50.0 lbs Alfalfa SMRP 100 Plus Coated Seed – High-Yield Forage for Livestock and Wildlife
Elevate your agricultural endeavors with our 50.0 lbs Alfalfa SMRP 100 Plus Coated Seed, a premium choice for hay production, silage, and livestock grazing. This meticulously selected alfalfa seed variety offers exceptional forage yield potential, high-quality nutritional value, fast recovery after cutting, improved stand persistence, and an outstanding disease resistance package. With its adaptability to various environmental conditions, this alfalfa blend ensures optimal performance wherever fall dormancy 3 and 4 alfalfa varieties are cultivated.
Crops: Alfalfa stands out as a valuable crop for both livestock and human consumption. Harvested as hay or silage, alfalfa serves as a crucial source of leaf meal for fortifying baby food and specialized dietary products. Additionally, large quantities of dehydrated alfalfa find application in concentrated feeds for poultry and livestock, supporting their nutritional needs and overall well-being.
Livestock: Alfalfa proves to be a versatile plant for improved pastures, either grown alone or in combination with grasses. It serves as a nutritious grazing option for various domestic livestock. However, caution must be exercised when utilizing alfalfa for grazing, as it carries a potential risk of bloat.
Wildlife: The appeal of alfalfa extends beyond livestock, as it serves as an excellent food source for a range of wildlife species. Antelope, deer, elk, Canada geese, sage grouse, and sharp-tail grouse are among the beneficiaries of alfalfa’s nutritional value. It also provides fair food for sandhill cranes, mallards, Hungarian partridge, and pheasants, promoting wildlife diversity and habitat enhancement.
Agronomic Excellence: SMRP 100 Brand Alfalfa stands as a superior blend of proprietary alfalfa varieties, carefully crafted to deliver remarkable agronomic qualities. This alfalfa seed ensures high forage yield potential, offering abundant feed for livestock operations. Its fast recovery after cutting allows for efficient regrowth and subsequent harvests. The improved persistence of this variety ensures a longer-lasting stand, reducing the need for frequent reseeding. Additionally, SMRP 100 Brand Alfalfa boasts an exceptional disease resistance package, safeguarding the crop against bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose (race 1), Phytophthora root rot, and Aphanomyces (race 1). With a Wisconsin Disease Index rating of 28 out of 30, this alfalfa variety demonstrates its robustness against prevalent diseases.
Coated for Enhanced Establishment: Our Alfalfa SMRP 100 Plus seed is coated to promote improved establishment and early growth, setting the foundation for a productive and resilient stand of alfalfa.
Planting Guidelines: For optimal results, we recommend a seeding rate of 15-20 lbs per acre when sowing SMRP 100 Plus Alfalfa. Planting can be done between April and May or from August through mid-September, ensuring suitable soil conditions and favorable temperatures for establishment.
Embrace the exceptional qualities of our 50.0 lbs Alfalfa SMRP 100 Plus Coated Seed, a reliable choice for high-yield forage production, livestock grazing, and wildlife enhancement. Maximize the productivity and sustainability of your agricultural practices with this superior alfalfa variety.
