Uralochka

The variety has been developed by creation of complex-hybrid populations on the basis of 17 self-fertile lines.

Сорт выведен методом создания сложногибридных популяций на основе 17 самофертильных линии

57 t/hа (green mass)
12.8 t/hа (dry matter)

Central, Volga-Vyatka, Ural, Western and Eastern Siberian regions

The plant is half‑erect, of medium height. The leaves are dark green. The species is characterised by high environmental plasticity and good regrowth in spring and after cuts. It is more winter hardy than purple alfalfa, thus more promising for areas with extreme climatic conditions. The crop is high in protein and fiber, which vary from 17.9 up to 21.6% and from 22.0 up to 27.5%, correspondingly.

Early spring seeding, without cover crops.

The time from the beginning of growth until the first cut is from 50 to 58 days, until seed maturity — from 94 up to 104 days.

For seed production, wide‑row planting is recommended: 1.5‑2.0 million pcs/hа.
For green forage: seeding in rows without a cover crop — 18‑20 kg/ha

Alfalfa poorly tolerates acidic soils with РН < 5,5. It is seeded after cereals. Particular attention needs to be paid to preparing a level surface before the seeding. For this purpose, extra rolling with packer wheels is recommended following seeding, which will enhance emergence. Upon seeding, up to 120 kg/ha of phosphorus and potassium fertiliser may be applied

High verticillium wilt resistance. The stand was slightly affected by brown rust and alfalfa weevil.

Pre‑sowing seed treatment against root rots and timely application of insecticides against pests

Forage, haylage.