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Slingshot Alfalfa

Propelling Higher Yield and Quality

 

Slingshot is a high yielding fall dormancy 5 alfalfa, bred for winterhardiness. It is well suited to an aggressive multi-cut system. Expressing a high degree of multifoliate leafiness contributes to its impressive quality.

 

  • High yield
  • Winterhardiness
  • Aggressive regrowth
  • Disease resistance
  • Excellent forage quality

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Slingshot is highly resistant to anthracnose, aphanomyces root rot (race 1), fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, northern root nematode and stem nematode. It is resistant to bacterial wilt.

Parental selections came from forage nurseries in Idaho, Washington and Wisconsin. Plants that demonstrated persistence, vigor and disease resistance were selected.

 

Characteristics
VarietySlingshot
UseHay
Root HabitTap Rooted
Plant TypeUpright Multifoliate
Preferred Growing ConditionsWidely adapted
Production PeriodSpring – Fall
Key Features
  • High yield
  • Winterhardiness
  • Aggressive Regrowth
  • Disease Resistance
  • High Forage Quality
Limitations
  • Bloat hazard
  • Needs good drainage

 

Winter Survival and Adaption
Fall Dormancy5.2
Winter Survival2
DRI30/30
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