PX3
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Grasslanz Technology
FR
3 records
Cultivation
Forage value of alfalfa
Medicago sativa L.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a highly productive perennial crop with a high content of plant protein, minerals, and vitamins, used as a primary component in balanced diets for livestock.
In the reference 219 varieties crop Alfalfa, where this is mentioned in the description.
The nutritional value of alfalfa is determined by its protein content, which reaches 22% during the budding phase, allowing it to be used as a full-fledged substitute for expensive oilseed meals. Harvesting in later stages leads to a decrease in protein levels and an increase in fiber and lignin content, which negatively impacts forage digestibility.
The biological characteristics of alfalfa include the ability to yield 3–4 cuttings per season and the capacity to maintain productivity in one location for up to 6 years. Due to a robust root system reaching depths of up to 10 meters, the crop provides a stable dry matter yield even during drought periods.
In ruminant diets, fresh alfalfa forage effectively complements corn silage to balance carbohydrates and protein. However, the crop has high environmental requirements; it is sensitive to soil acidity and grows optimally at a pH of 6.0–7.0.
General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.
Varieties of Alfalfa mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Capitana
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
AIMA
ES
4 records
Ileana
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORDRAGAN LENUTA
RO
4 records
Apica
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Cooperative Federee De Quebec C.P. 500 Station
PL
3 records
L. 202 Bresaola
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
2 records
IFK Karina
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Daniela Krtikova, Todor Kertikov
BG
3 records
IFK Vera
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Vesko Blazhev, Venata Radeva, Anna Ilieva
BG
3 records
IFK Victoriya
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Veneta Radeva, Zahari Angelov, Ayten Topchieva, Vesko Blazhev
BG
3 records
Phytor
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NORTHRUP KING Co (US)
FR
2 records
Lutece
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
L'INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA
FR
3 records
WL 326 GZ
Protection expiredMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
W-L Research
EE
2 records
Pr55q27
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
LT
2 records
Gibraltar
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Pickseed Canada Inc (CA)
FR
2 records
Hybride de crecy
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
GENEST (FR)
FR
2 records
Hybride milfeuil
Protection expiredMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Amelioration Fourragere (FR)
FR
3 records
Odra
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.
PL
3 records
Trumpetor
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NORTHRUP KING Co (US)
FR
3 records
Verneuil
Protection expiredMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Vilmorin SA (FR)
FR
3 records
Silverosa GT
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SPRINGBROOK NOMINEES P/L
GR
2 records
RD 68
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
2 records
Nugget
Protection expiredMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NORTH AMERICAN PLANT BREEDERS
DK
3 records
Antares
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
BARENBRUG HOLLAND B.V.
ES
2 records
Panonija
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
HR
2 records
Nordicstar
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.
PL
3 records