Heavy tonnage of high quality forage is the primary use of Platinum. Its outstanding set of agronomics build a very persistent alfalfa with a long life expectancy. Platinum is bred for adversity, but of course it performs best in well-drained soils that are highly productive. This is due in-part to its rapid re-growth after cutting. It is an excellent choice for baling or grazing.
Key Strengths
- Top tonnage
- Extended stand life
- Versatility across soil types
- Quality forage
Management Tips
- A great choice for high quality dairy production or hay sales
- Keep fertility up to benefit from long stand life & production
- No need for cover crop due to strong winter hardiness
- Comprehensive pest resistance
Category | General Characteristics | |
Maturity & Herbicide Tolerance | Fall Dormancy | 4 |
Herbicide Tolerance | None | |
Plant Description | Forage Quality | 8 |
Early Spring Growth | 8 | |
Re-growth After Cutting | 9 | |
Compaction/Traffic Rating | 7 | |
Life Expectancy | 6 Years | |
Disease Ratings | Bacterial Wilt | HR |
Verticillium Wilt | HR | |
Fusarium Wilt | HR | |
Anthracnose | HR | |
Phytophthora Root Rot | HR | |
Race 1 Aphanomyces | HR | |
Race 2 Aphanomyces | R | |
Stem Nematode | R | |
Northern Root Nematode | R | |
Insect Ratings | Pea Aphids | R |
Blue Aphids | MR | |
Rating Scale: 1-2 / Poor | 3-4 / Fair | 5-6 / Good | 7-8 / Very Good |9 / Excellent Rating Scale: HR / High Resistance | T / Tolerant | R / Resistant | S / Susceptible | MR / Moderate Resistance |