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Alfalfa Varieties

Alfalfa_Varieties

Varieties Publications

Sep 2019

Nondormant Alfalfa Varieties for Arizona 2019

Publication (PDF, 435KB)

Authors: Mike Ottman

Alfalfa varieties differ in fall dormancy, defined asgrowth during the fall. Nondormant alfalfa varieties are usually planted in mild winter areas for their ability to grow in the fall. Nondormant, very nondormant, and extremely nondormant alfalfa varieties (fall dormancy class 8, 9, and 10) are adapted to elevations below 4000 feet in Arizona.
Sep 2015

Nondormant Alfalfa Varieties for Arizona 2015

Publication (PDF, 437KB)

Authors: Mike Ottman

This article contains a chart of non dormant alfalfa varieties for Arizona. Suggestions for determining an appropriate fall dormancy class, identifying potential pest problems, yield, and salt tolerance are all discussed.

Varieties Presentations

Oct 2019

Alfalfa Production: Getting a Good Start

Presentation (PDF, 4.8MB)

Authors: Mike Ottman

Location Presented: Parker and Blythe