ML 99
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
PASTURE GENETICS
GR
6 records
Variety traits
Alfalfa dry matter
Medicago sativa L.
A fundamental quality parameter of alfalfa that determines its nutritional value and the choice of forage harvesting technology. The dry matter content in green mass is usually 20–32%, with optimal values for haylage being in the 35–40% range.
In the reference 96 varieties crop Alfalfa, where this is mentioned in the description.
Dry matter content is a key indicator for assessing the nutritional value of alfalfa, as all characteristics, including metabolizable energy, protein, and fiber, are calculated on a dry matter basis. In alfalfa green mass, this indicator usually varies from 20 to 32%, with most varieties showing values in the 25–29% range.
The technological parameters for harvesting alfalfa forage directly depend on the dry matter level. For high-quality haylage, the 35–40% range is considered optimal, as values below 30% promote the development of undesirable microflora, while exceeding the 45–50% threshold hinders compaction and increases the risk of spoilage. High-quality alfalfa hay is typically characterized by a dry matter content of 83–86%.
General information about the subject — on the page Dry matter.
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.
Monarca SP INTA
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria INTA
ES
10 records
UQL-1
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND ST. LUCIA CAMPUS
IT
7 records
Hybriforce 600
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Danielson Briggs Gardner
IT
6 records
Verko
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)
DE
FR
HR
HU
PL
SI
14 records
Derby
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)
AT
ES
FR
HR
PL
SI
14 records
Artemis
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
AT
DE
FR
PL
11 records
Symphonie
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
S. A. FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS
AT
DE
FR
PL
SK
9 records
Fraver
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHMIDT HERMANN
AT
DE
PL
UA
11 records
Alpha
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
AT
CZ
DE
FR
PL
11 records
Andantino
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
CZ
DE
EE
FR
PL
12 records
Milky Blue
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Grass G.I.E.
AT
DE
EE
FR
10 records
Milky Max
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Vincent Beguier
AT
FR
PL
UA
10 records
Creno
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Klaus K. Nielsen
AT
LT
PL
UA
7 records
Kamila
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Vaclav Stradal
CZ
DE
UA
11 records
Madalina
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Paul Varga, Teodor Martura, Maria Schitea,
AT
FR
RO
UA
9 records
Victoria
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Semillas Fito, E
EE
ES
9 records
Catera
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SAATZUCHT STEINACH GmbH & Co KG (DE)
AT
DE
FR
8 records
Gea
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
ROBERTO GUARNIERI
UA
8 records
Farandole
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
DLF Seeds A-S, DK
FR
HR
NL
7 records
Salsa
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
FR
PL
8 records
RGT Dentelle
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S
DE
FR
9 records
NS Alfa
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS
HR
6 records
Osječka 99
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
7 records