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.

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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.

Olympos

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

BALTZIS NIKOLAOS (GR)

2 records

Nugget

Protection expired

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

NORTH AMERICAN PLANT BREEDERS

3 records

Panonija

Terminated

Radoslava

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Mel`nychuk Tetiana Vasylivna, Mamalyha Vasyl` Stepanovych, Horens`kyi Vitalii Mykhailovych, Buhaiov Viktor Vasylovych, Buhaiov Vasyl Dmytrovych,

2 records

Gh 788

Withdrawn

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

W-L Research

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