Description
Triade is a new high protein, fine stemmed alfalfa bred for regions that traditionally obtain 4 to 5 cuts of alfalfa hay or silage. The winter hardiness rating is 3, which is obtained by a high degree of branch roots in its root system but still retaining a 4/5 fall dormancy rating.
Plant height is 75 to 80 cm with large trifoliate leaf characteristics.
Seedlings demonstrate a moderate tolerance to saline conditions.
Disease package includes the following:
Anthracnose HR
Aphanomyces (Race 1) HR
Aphanomyces (Race 2) HR
Bacterial wilt. HR
Fusarium wilt HR
Phytophthora root rot HR
Verticillium wilt HR
Insect resistance
Blue alfalfa aphid HR
Spotted alfalfa aphid HR
Pea aphid HR
Cowpea aphid. HR
Nematode resistance
Northern root rot nematode HR
Southern root rot nematode HR
Stem nematode HR
