Medicago sativa
FF 5020.FR
Fall Dormancy: 4.9
Winter Survival: 2.0
Disease Rating Index: 34/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: TBD
FF 5020.FR is a high-performing alfalfa variety designed for optimal productivity and resilience. With its fast recovery after cutting and later fall dormancy, this alfalfa offers excellent forage yield potential, making it a top choice for growers looking to maximize their harvests. This variety establishes quickly and boasts high persistence.
Key features
- Fast recovery after cutting
- Later fall dormancy
- Excellent forage yield potential
- Excellent winter hardiness
- Resistance to several important alfalfa pests
Segment
Forage
Bacterial Wilt
Highly Resistant
Species
Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Cutting System
4-6
Anthracnose (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Emergence (Days)
7
Anthracnose (Race 5)
Not Tested
Root Type
Tap
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2)
Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced)
Not Tested
Growth Habit, Spring
Semi-Erect
Blue Alfalfa Aphid
Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid
Not Tested
Stem Thickness
Medium
Pea Aphid
Highly Resistant
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Not Tested
Stem Nematode
Resistant
Potato Leafhopper
Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
500000
Northern Root Knot Nematode
Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227000
Phytopthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
15-20
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
6-12
| % Resistant Plants | Resistance Class | Class Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| > 50 % | High Resistance | HR |
| 31 – 50 % | Resistant | R |
| 15 – 30 % | Moderate Resistance | MR |
| 6 – 14 % | Low Resistance | LR |
| < 5 % | Susceptible | S |
StandFast FastGrowth ratings are calculated from weekly measurements of varieties grown side‑by‑side from green‑up to harvest through the growing season. Expressed as average centimeters of growth per day.
| Average cm / day | Growth Rating |
|---|---|
| > 2.20 | Very Fast |
| > 2.00 | Fast |
| > 1.80 | Average |
| > 1.60 | Slow |
| < 1.60 | Very Slow |