Alfalfa Variety Trial in Southeastern Arizona, 1992-1993

Twenty alfalfa varieties with Fall Dormancy ratings of 8 or 9 were tested in a replicated small plot trial on the Safford Agricultural Center. The leading variety after two years of cuttings is Mesa (formerly known as 84D92, an experimental from MBS, Inc). Two other varieties with FD ratings of 6 and 10 were included in the study for comparison. Heat units with thresholds of 77° F and 40° F are included for each cutting in the study