Ardiente
1. Ardiente is a twenty clone synthetic alfalfa variety. Clones were selected in 1969 from a trial planted by U. of Cal. in Riverside Co. in 1966. The trial showed stand depletion caused by root knot nematode and bacterial wilt. Selections were based upon vigor, leafiness and color of foliage.
2. Ardiente will be marketed in those areas where Caliente is currently being sold.
3. It is non-dormant in the winter similar to Caliente. Stand survival and forage yield have been better than Caliente especially after three years. Ardiente has shown good foliage color when subjected to air pollutants.
4. Seed production will be on a three generation basis: Breeder, Foundation and Certified. Breeder seed from original clones will be maintained by Farm Seed Research Corporation. Breeder seed will be released to Ferry-Morse Seed Company for production of Foundation or Certified seed. Foundation seed will be used to produce certified seed.
5. Certified seed will be available in the Spring of 1977.
6. Application for protection will be made.