Alfalfa is changeable
Medicago Sativa L. Nothosubsp. Varia (Martyn) Arcang.
Vega 87
- Originator:
- Federal Scientific Center VIK named after V.R. Williams SUE IN MOSCOW REGION "MOSCOW SELECTION STATION"
- Cultivation districts:
- Northern (1), Northwest (2), Central (3), Volga-Vyatka (4), Central Black Earth (5), North Caucasian (6), Middle Volga (7), Lower Volga (8), Ural (9), West Siberian (10), East Siberian (11), Far East (12)
- Yield:
- 10-11 t/ha
- For use as a component of fodder grass mixtures
Grow features
The bush is erect, bushiness is average, foliage is uniform – 48-50%, reaching up to 60%. The leaves are medium-sized with notches in the upper part, elliptical, with slight pubescence. The inflorescence is an ovoid raceme 3-5 cm long, of medium friability. Flowers are variegated. Bobs are spiral, with 2.5-4 turns. Seeds are kidney-shaped, yellow-violet. It is weakly affected by diseases. Resistant to lodging, root rot. One of the best varieties in terms of seed productivity. Can grow in any soil.