WL 535HQ
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HQ A YIELD POTENTIAL LEADER Broadly adapted across the entire southwestern U.S. where non-dormant alfalfas are grown. WL535 HQ has delivered outstanding persistence and long stand life under intensive harvest managements, providing producers with a valuable tool to increase both production and profit potential. WL 535HQ Advantages • Winter-active, non-dormant FD=8.2 • Very high yield potential across a wide range of soil types and harvest schedules • Highly resistant to all major aphid pests • Resistant to all major nematode pests • WL 535HQ is highly palatable; optimizes intake, milk production, and can help lower feed costs and increase profit potential • Ideal variety for the cash hay producer: WL 535HQ promotes high yield potential of leafy, fine-stemmed hay with high feed value and dark green color • Outstanding persistence and long stand life even under intensive cutting schedules • Very strong disease resistance package (including HR to Phytophthora Root Rot, Fusarium Wilt, and Verticillium Wilt) promotes fast stand establishment and longer stand life • Excellent tolerance to leaf diseases provides improved leaf retention, higher protein levels, and greater forage quality • Very fast recovery after cutting AGRONOMIC TRAITS Winter Activity High Digestibility/Feed Value Superior Persistence Index Very High Aphid Resistance Index 15/15 Recovery After Harvest Very Fast Standability Excellent Traffic Tolerance Very Good Leaf Type Trifoliate PEST RESISTANCE TRAITS Fusarium Wilt HR Verticillium Wilt HR Blue Alfalfa Aphid HR Spotted Alfalfa Aphid HR Phytophthora Root Rot HR Stem Nematode R Root Knot Nematode (Southern) R HR = HIGH RESISTANCE R = RESISTANT WLalfalfas.com | Better Seed Through Research® Since 1958

Variety RFV TDN WL 535HQ Delivers * Results are based on controlled field trials at the listed W-L Research location. Results may vary and are dependent on factors outside of W-L Research’s control, such as weather. Yield, profit and other results cannot be predicted or guaranteed by W-L Research. WL 535HQ can deliver big yield potential, exceptional feed value, and outstanding profit potential for both dairy and cash hay producers. WL 535HQ carries on the great HQ tradition set by WL 525HQ. Intense selection for parent plants with high forage quality traits (high % crude...