Salt Tolerant Alfalfa FSG 423ST
- Scientific name: Medicago sativa
- Higher forage production under saline soil conditions
- Fine stemmed with superior forage quality
- Excellent persistence and winterhardiness
- High resistance to stem and root knot nematodes
- Widely adapted, fast recovery after cutting
- Fall Dormancy: 4
- Winter Survival: 2.0 (Excellent)
- Minimum order quantity of 50 pounds
Min. to Max. Annual Precipitation
36in.
Average Max. Height
FSG 423ST (Medicago sativa) was selected for persistence and high forage yield in saline soils. FSG 423ST produces high quality, fine stemmed hay and tolerates variable soil types. It is adapted to the Great Plains, North Central Region and the winterhardy Intermountain Region of the United States.
Salt Tolerant Alfalfa FSG 423ST (Medicago sativa) was selected for persistence and high forage yield from parent plants growing in the saline soils of the northern Great Plains. Due to it’s tolerance to saline soils, branching/tap root system, and great disease resistance package, FSG 423ST produces high quality, fine stemmed hay and tolerates variable soil types. It is adapted to the Great Plains, North Central Region and the winterhardy Intermountain Region of the United States. But FSG423 is just for saline soil conditions; it is an excellent choice for any area where a high yielding, superior forage quality alfalfa variety is desired.
The vast majority of soils in the Great Basin province and Intermountain West are above 7 on the pH scale and high in salt. FSG 423ST (Medicago sativa) should find broad appeal in these areas. If you are considering a seed mixture or pasture, please visit our Salt and Alkali tolerant seed page for suggestions and help. Consider using Salt Tolerant FSG 423ST as a component of your mix.
| DISEASE | INSECT | NEMATODE RATINGS |
| Bacterial Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Fusarium Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Verticillium Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Anthracnose-Race 1 | Resistant (R) | 4* |
| Phytophthora Root Rot | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Aphanomyces-Race 1 | Resistant (R) | 4* |
| Wisconsin Disease Index | 28 out of 30 | |
| Pea Aphid | Resistant (R) | |
| Stem Nematode | Highly Resistant (HR) | |
| N. Root Knot Nematode | Highly Resistant (HR) | |
| S. Root Knot Nematode | Resistant (R) | |
| *Based on the Wisconsin Disease Rating Index, a 1 to 5 ranking with 5 being the best. | ||
| Characteristics | |
| Fall Dormancy | 4.0 |
| Winter Survival | 2.0 (Excellent) |
| Saline Soils | Tolerant |
| Root Type | Tap and Branch |
| Recovery After Cutting | Fast |
***Click on the “Quick Plant Facts” tab above for more information.
FSG 423ST ALFALFA
(Medicago sativa)
FSG 423ST Alfalfa Tech Sheet
FSG 423ST Alfalfa Tech Sheet
FSG 423ST Alfalfa Plant Brochure
Prepared By: Allied Seed, LLC & Farm Science Genetics
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Synonyms
Many plants have more than one common and scientific name. We've listed a few of them below.
- Salt Tolerant Alfalfa FSG 423ST
- Medicago sativa var. 423ST
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