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AFX 460 Low-lignin alfalfa from Alforex Seeds is an alfalfa that should be on every farm.
Available in a 50 lb. bag
AFX 460 Low Lignin Alfalfa is a high yield potential, Hi-Gest alfalfa for geographies using fall dormancy 4-5 varieties.
Suggested seeding rates: Seed 18-22 lbs/acre alone, 6-15 lbs/acre in a mixed stand.
Approx. seeds/lb.: 227,000
Seeding depth: Seed ¼” to ½” deep in a firm, moist seedbed.
Ave. Emergence time (days): 7
Preferred soils: Well-drained soils with balanced fertility and a pH of 6.8 to 7.0. Fields should be free of perennial weeds and any herbicide carryover. Fields should not have been in alfalfa in the previous year to avoid any alfalfa autotoxicity problems.
Management suggestions: Use 25-30 units of N at seeding on coarse textured soils with low organic matter, 20-35 lbs N/acre if seeded with a companion crop and 40-55 lbs N/acre if companion will be harvested as silage. May be planted in spring or late summer. More specific recommendations for planting, growing, fertilizing and harvesting are available upon request.
| Weight | 54 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 28 × 17 × 5 in |
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| Feature Bullet List | 7-10% Lower Lignin, Elite Genetics, Higher Digestibility, Wider harvest window of up to 7 days |
| Icons Shown | Alforex Seeds |
