Adaptation of Different Alfalfa Varieties in Fujian Province

An introduction experiment was conducted to test several alfalfa varieties in Fujian province in different climatic zones.The results showed that Sadie 10whose dormancy level was 10had best adaptability.Two-year average yield per mu of fresh and hay was 5 834.30kg and 1 340.62kg respectively,that was 17.33%and 23.32% higher than the control.In addition,it also had the more branches,higher leaf quantity,better quality advantages and adaptable in Fujian provinces.Sadie 7whose dormancy level was 7had average yield per mu of fresh was 5 445.39kg which was 9.51% higher than control,the hay was 1 207.61kg which was 11.08% higher.The introduction provides reference for the industrialization of alfalfa production in Fujian province and alleviates the problem of the lack of leguminous forage grass.