Sterling

Fast fall dormancy, outstanding winterhardiness. This multi-leaf variety has outstanding forage quality, high digestibility, and relative feed value. Sterling exhibits excellent multiple pest resistance and rapid recovery rate.

Alfalfa Characteristics Chart

Fall Dormancy 2.5
Winter Hardiness 2
Recovery Rating 7.2
MPR Index 28
Bacterial Wilt HR
Fusarium Wilt HR
Verticulum Wilt R
Anthracnose HR
Phytophthora HR
Aphanomyces R
Pea Aphid R
Spotted Aphid R
Blue Aphid -
Stem Nematode -

Fall Dormancy: 1(very dormant) to 9(nondormant)
Winter Hardiness: 1(very winter hardy) to 6(nonhardy)
Recovery Ratings: 1(slow recovery after harvest) to 9(very fast recovery)
Resistance: HR = High resistance; MR = Moderate; LR = Low; R = Resistance;
* = New
Blank represents insufficient information.
Ratings based on best current information available and may be affected by changing conditions.
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