ASCEND 10 has exceptional forage yield potential, high hay quality, quick regrowth from cutting and excellent stand persistence.
Growing Conditions
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Soil Type
Suited to most soil types from sandy loams through to heavy clay soils
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Sowing Rate
Dryland hay or grazing:
4 - 8kg/ha
High rainfall/ Irrigation:
9 - 20kg/ha
Irrigated hay production:
25 - 35kg/ha -
Rainfall
500mm+
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pH
(CaCl2) 5.0 - 7.5
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Inoculant
Group AL Rhizobium
Advantages
- Highly winter active, non-dormant FD 10
- Excellent seedling vigour for quick stand establishment
- Excellent forage yields
- Strong leaf retention to achieve high feed value in the bale
- High hay quality
- Quick regrowth from cutting
- Excellent stand persistence
- Well suited to hot climates
- Excellent persistence
- Strong pest and disease resistance
- Excellent cut and carry option with fast recovery
Disease and Pest Resistance Traits
Highly Resistant
- Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Resistant
- Fusarium Wilt
- Phytophthora Root Rot
- Pea Aphid
- Stem Nematode
- Root Knot Nematode
Moderately Resistant
- Anthracnose (Race 1)
- Bacterial Wilt