Alfalfa

TMF Generation


Features

With TMF Generation, Mycogen Seeds has succeeded in making "The Best Better". It has the highest Phytophthora Root Rot resistance of any Mycogen alfalfa varieties. TMF Generation is highly resistant to all five major alfalfa diseases and is an exceptional yielder. This very leafy, dark green variety is adapted to all areas of the United States and Canada where four cuttings are common and severe winters are likely.

Varietal Characteristics

Winterhardiness.............................................Excellent
Fall Dormancy.....................................................3.6
Relative Maturity...............................................Early
Usage...................................................H, HL, GC, DH
Length of Rotation...............................................Long
Establishment Vigor.........................................Excellent
Cutting Recovery............................................Very Fast
Leaf to Stem Ratio.....................................Extremely High
Phytophthora Resistance..............................Highly Resistant
Bacterial Wilt Resistance............................Highly Resistant
Anthracnose Resistance...............................Highly Resistant
Verticillium Wilt Resistance.........................Highly Resistant
Fusarium Wilt Resistance.............................Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot Race 1.................................Resistant
Pea Aphid Resistance........................................Resistant
Leaf Hopper Yellowing.......................................Resistant
Leaf Spot...................................................Resistant

+ = higher than normal for group

Usage: H=Hay; HL=Haylage; GC=Green Chop; DH=Dehydration

Management Tips

For alfalfa management information, please request the Mycogen Seeds booklet entitled, "Managing Alfalfa for Profit".