1. You are here: Home
  2. La Crosse Seed
  3. Forage
  4. Species
  5. Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

FF 4020.ST

FF 4020.ST

Forage First 4020.ST Alfalfa is bred for high forage production in saline soil conditions. Ideal in conditions where salt tolerance is necessary while maintaining forage yields. It is resistant to Stem Nematode and well adapted in the Western part of the US. 

Download specsheet
Forage First® by DLF

Forage First® by DLF delivers top-tier forage grasses and legumes with superior yield, persistence, disease resistance, and grazing tolerance.
CrosseCoat™

CrosseCoat™ is a seed enhancement applied to certain products in the Forage First® portfolio to boost seedling establishment and survival. The added benefits include better seed-to-soil contact, improved seedling nutrition and greater water holding capacity.

Talk to sales

Find your local representative

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois (North Eastern)
Illinois (North Western)
Illinois (Western)
Indiana
Iowa (Eastern)
Iowa (North Western)
Iowa (Western)
Iowa(North Eastern)
Kansas (Eastern)
Kansas (Western)
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Michigan (Central UP)
Minnesota (Northern)
Minnesota (South Eastern)
Minnesota (South Western)
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana (Eastern)
Montana (Western)
Nebraska (Southern)
Nebraska(Northern)
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania (Eastern)
Pennsylvania (Western)
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin (North Eastern)
Wisconsin (South East)
Wisconsin (South Western)
Wisconsin (Western)
Wyoming

Tel.:

Mail:

Visit:

Let Us Contact You

Key features

  • Bred for high forage production in saline soil conditions
  • Resistance to Stem Nematode and Root Knot Nematode
  • Well adapted to Western US

Segment Forage
Category Legume
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Anthracnose (Race 1) Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Resistant
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Cutting System 3-5
Disease Resistance Index (DRI) 28/30
Emergence (Days) 14
Fall Dormancy 4
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Pea Aphid Resistant
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Stem Nematode Highly Resistant
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Winter Survival Rating 4
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4 (fine textured soil); 1/2 (sandy soil)
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 15-20
Planting Times Spring, Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 8-10
Livestock Bee/Pollinator , Cattle , Deer , Goats , Hogs , Horses , Poultry , Sheep
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Wildlife , Cover Crop , Pollinator Friendly