Virginia Cooperative ExtensionAlfalfa is capable of producing high yields of high quality forage for hay, haylage, and pasture. However, this performance potential can only be realized when site selection and management are appropriate. Alfalfa requires deep, well-drained soils with pH>6.5 and high levels of P and K in order to persist and yield to its potential. Defoliation and pest management are also key to alfalfa performance.Peterson, Paul R.Starner, David E.Wilkinson, W. B.Dixon, Denton R.Hutton, SteveBenson, Gordon B.White, Harlan E.2013-07-302013-07-302000http://hdl.handle.net/10919/2342712 pagesapplication/pdfen-USVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.LD5655 .A762 no.418Alfalfa -- VirginiaAlfalfa -- Varieties -- VirginiaExtension publication