Cascade
Alfalfa
SEEDS & SCIENCE
Description
Fall Dormancy: 2.0
Winter Survival: 1.0
Disease Index Rating: 35/35
Winter Survival: 1.0
Disease Index Rating: 35/35
Cascade Alfalfa is designed for areas prone to erosion or challenging conditions. It is a creeping-rooted alfalfa with resistance to Pea Aphids, Spotted Alfalfa Aphids, Anthracnose and Aphanomyces Root Rot.
Key Features
- Creeping rooted
- Very good disease resistance
- Good forage yield
- Very good winterhardiness
- Good forage quality
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Days to Flowering
48
Stem Thickness
Thin
Early Spring Growth (CM)
8
Average Multifoliate Expression
1
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency
Not Rated
Cutting System
1-2
Emergence (Days)
9
Growth Habit, Spring
Semi-Prostrate
Plant Height, Spring (CM)
50
Fall Regrowth (CM)
5
Root Characteristics
Root Type
Creeping
Forage Quality Characteristics
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227,000
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
500000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
15-20
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
6-12
Pest and Disease Resistance
Bacterial Wilt
Highly Resistant
Fusarium Wilt
Resistant
Verticillium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5)
Not Tested
Phytopthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2)
Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced)
Not Tested
Pea Aphid
Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid
Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid
Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Resistant
Potato Leafhopper
Not Tested
Stem Nematode
Moderately Resistant
Northern Root Knot Nematode
Not Tested
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DLF YIELD COMPARISONS |
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Variety |
Years |
Total Yield |
Yield Index |
Total Cuts |
Number of |
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(kg/ha) |
(%) |
Station Years |
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Cascade |
2023-'24 |
10494.4 |
94 |
8 |
2 |
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PICKSEED 2065 |
2023-'24 |
9937.7 |
89 |
8 |
2 |
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Vision |
2023-'24 |
9639 |
86 |
8 |
2 |
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DLF YIELD SUMMARY |
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Variety |
Years |
Total Yield |
Yield Index |
Total Cuts |
Number of |
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(kg/ha) |
(%) |
Station Years |
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Cascade |
2021-'24 |
10397.9 |
N/A |
66 |
17 |
| % Resistant Plants | Resistance Class | Class Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| > 50 % | High Resistance | HR |
| 31 – 50 % | Resistant | R |
| 15 – 30 % | Moderate Resistance | MR |
| 6 – 14 % | Low Resistance | LR |
| < 5 % | Susceptible | S |
StandFast FastGrowth ratings are calculated from weekly measurements of varieties grown side‑by‑side from green‑up to harvest through the growing season. Expressed as average centimeters of growth per day.
| Average cm / day | Growth Rating |
|---|---|
| > 2.20 | Very Fast |
| > 2.00 | Fast |
| > 1.80 | Average |
| > 1.60 | Slow |
| < 1.60 |
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