Supreme alfalfa is a licensed proprietary variety marketed as Haymaker II Supreme by Kussmaul Seeds.

Key Features: A high quality yielding variety with persistence and wide area adaptation.

Genetic Background: A variety comprised of elite plants selected for forage quality and disease resistance crossed onto yield trial plants for persistence.

Field Appearance at Bud Stage: A fine-stemmed, leafy variety that is medium-tall and hides its yield in a dense canopy. Medium to medium dark green foliage.

Multifoliate Leaf Expression: 97%

Fall Dormancy Rating: 4.0

Winter Hardiness Rating: 1.9

Management Keys: A variety well adapted across fall dormancy 3 and 4 production zones. Well suited for 3- or 4-cut harvest systems and long rotations. Medium maturity to first crop harvest. Rapid recovery after harvest. High stem count per crown provides high yield. Very high forage quality potential. No known soil or management limitations.