What is Fall Dormancy & Disease Resistance

Use Runner II for rotational grazing or hay production in a 2 cut management system.

Where to use Runner II
Use for grazing or hay production where long-term or permanent stands are desired in any of the following conditions:
* Under 2 cut management
* Where frost heaving is a problem
* Under drought conditions
* Where there has been a problem establishing or maintaining a stand (except where limited by pH or fertility).

Runner II is an excellent variety for grazing because of its ability to persist by renewing itself. Standard alfalfa, even those bred for grazing, generally do not last long under grazing conditions. Runner II creeping alfalfa spreads best under these situations: when there is little stress from insects and competition from weeds is low; When thinning stands are allowed to go into full bloom for long periods in the fall the plants to build up their root reserves to form buds for new plants to develop. PVP (Plant Variety Protection) Approved 2001.

Creeping alfalfas are more like perennial grasses in that they have the ability to renew themselves by developing new plants from root buds. Standard alfalfa varieties do not have this ability; consequently, alfalfa stands thin and become weedy and grass infested. Runner II is such a strong creeper that 23% of the plants will creep under thinly seeded conditions in the seedling year.

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