Medicago sativa
FF 4020.HG
Fall Dormancy: 4.1
Winter Hardiness: 2.0
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
FF 4020.HG is a Hi-Gest® alfalfa variety developed for producers who demand premium forage quality, improved digestibility, and strong yield performance. Developed through conventional plant breeding, Hi-Gest technology delivers a 5-8% higher leaf-to-stem ratio, improved fiber digestibility, and enhanced animal performance compared to conventional alfalfa varieties. The higher leaf content contributes to increased crude protein and forage quality, giving producers the flexibility to maintain a normal cutting schedule for exceptional feed quality or delay harvest by up to seven days to capture additional yield potential. FF 4020.HG also features an upgraded disease resistance package, including High Resistance (HR) to multi-race Aphanomyces, supporting stand persistence and productivity in challenging environments. Broadly adapted from west to east, FF 4020.HG performs across a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, making it an excellent choice where the highest levels of forage quality, digestibility, and overall performance are required.
FF 4020.HG is a Hi-Gest® alfalfa variety developed for producers who demand premium forage quality, improved digestibility, and strong yield performance. Developed through conventional plant breeding, Hi-Gest technology delivers a 5-8% higher leaf-to-stem ratio, improved fiber digestibility, and enhanced animal performance compared to conventional alfalfa varieties. The higher leaf content contributes to increased crude protein and forage quality, giving producers the flexibility to maintain a normal cutting schedule for exceptional feed quality or delay harvest by up to seven days to capture additional yield potential. FF 4020.HG also features an upgraded disease resistance package, including High Resistance (HR) to multi-race Aphanomyces, supporting stand persistence and productivity in challenging environments. Broadly adapted from west to east, FF 4020.HG performs across a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, making it an excellent choice where the highest levels of forage quality, digestibility, and overall performance are required.
Key features
- Hi-Gest® technology with improved yield best positioned where high quality/digestibility feed is demanded
- Product of conventional plant breeding that features 5-8% higher leaf to stem ratio improved fiber digestibility and better animal performance when compared to other conventional varieties
- Higher leaf to stem ratio crude protein and digestibility allows producer to harvest at normal cutting schedule for higher quality or delay harvest up to 7 days to increase yield potential
- Upgraded disease package with multi-race Aphanomyces (HR) for superior persistence in challenging environments
- Positions well west to east where the highest quality potential
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Notes
Pest Resistance Ratings:
>50% = High Resistance (HR)
31-50% = Resistant (R)
15-30% = Moderate Resistance (MR)
6-14% = Low Resistance (LR)
0-5% = Susceptible (S)
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227000
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
500000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
15-20