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
Szarvasi Medicago Kft., Szarvas
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Amelioration Fourragere (FR)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Lino Piero Zignani
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIADRAGAN LENUTA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
M. Mirchev, A. Atanasov, B. Yankov, D. Petkova, H. Yancheva, M. Grigorova
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORDRAGAN LENUTA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Cebeco Seeds BV (NL)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
VARGA PAUL MIHAILSCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODOR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SEED GENETICS AUSTRALIA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
MARTURA TEODORSCHITEA MARIAVARGA PAUL MIHAIL
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIADRAGAN LENUTA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
WELSH PLANT BREEDING STATION
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIADRAGAN LENUTA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODORDRAGAN LENUTA