Ladak II Alfalfa
- Scientific name: Medicago sativa
- Developed directly from Ladak
- Excellent drought tolerance, superior to Ranger
- Adapted to variable soil conditions
- Very winterhardy and persistent
- Superior forage yield when compared to original Ladak
- Certified Seed
- PRICE IS DELIVERED PRICE IF ORDERED BY THE PALLET
Min. to Max. Annual Precipitation
36in.
Average Max. Height
Ladak II Alfalfa is specially bred for rangeland and dryland pastures. The superior choice for dryland applications. It is commonly used in rangeland mixes. Performs very well in harsh soils and adverse conditions. It is drought tolerant and has an edge over Ranger Alfalfa in arid conditions. It has a deep tap root. Demonstrates very good winter hardiness with a fall dormancy 3. Ladak II recovers faster and has better disease resistance than the “old” Ladak strain.
Ladak II Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is specialized for use on rangeland and dryland pastures from the northern plains to the winterhardy intermountain areas of the west where rainfall is limited for extended periods of time. Ladak 2 alfalfa is the superior choice for dryland applications. It is commonly used in grass mixes to improve pasture applications. Performs very well in harsh soils and adverse conditions. It is drought tolerant and has an edge over Ranger Alfalfa in arid conditions. It has a deep tap root. Demonstrates very good winter hardiness with a fall dormancy 3.
The original USDA public Ladak strain has long been a favorite of farmers and ranchers in the intermountain west for arid sites. Widely used at the Utah Great Basin Research Station in range seeding and by the BLM Boise Regional Seed Warehouse. The original strain was slow to recover between cuttings. Ladak II alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is an improvement on the original strain, developed from plants selected out of a 27 year old stand in eastern Washington. Ladak II Alfalfa has the drought tolerance of Ladak with improved disease and nematode resistance for increased persistence and adaption to a wider range of soil conditions.
Our Certified Ladak II is an improvement on the original and is a stonger dryland performer than Ranger Alfalfa.
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| Disease / Insect / Nematode | Rating |
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| Bacterial Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) |
| Fusarium Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) |
| Verticillium Wilt | Moderate Resistant (MR) |
| Anthracnose-Race 1 | Moderate Resistant (MR) |
| Phytophthora Root Rot | Resistant (R) |
| Stem Nematode | Resistant (R) |
| N. Root Knot Nematode | Highly Resistant (HR) |
| Fall Dormancy | 2 |
| Winter Survival | 2.0 (Very Good) |
| Root Type | Deep Tap Root |
| Recovery After Cutting | Moderate |
Ladak 2 Dryland Alfalfa can be added to our Dryland Pasture Mix or any mix of your choice. Call 435-283-1411 to discuss your project
***Click on the “Quick Plant Facts” tab above for more information.
LADAK II ALFALFA
(Medicago sativa)
Ladak II Alfalfa Tech Sheet
Ladak II Alfalfa Tech Sheet
Ladak II Alfalfa Plant Brochure
Prepared By: Allied Seed, LLC & Farm Science Genetics
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