Variety traits
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.
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.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
PIONNER HI-BRED INT. INC.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Semenarnacoop, Petrovaradin
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Seed Technology & Marketing Pty Ltd. (S.T.M.)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
CONTINENTAL SEMENCES S P A
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Jiri Babinec, Oldrich Chloupek,
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Smedeks, Smederevo
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
GREAT PLAINS RESEARCH COMPANY
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd (GB)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Amelioration Fourragere (FR)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
LAGUNAS
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORBADEA DOMNICA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Nickerson APB (US)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Institute of field and vegetable crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
GIE GRASS (FR)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
E.E.A.MANFREDI INTA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez SA (FR)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Amelioration Fourragere (FR)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIADRAGAN LENUTA