Medicago sativa
FF 5020.FR
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. With robust winter hardiness and its resistance to key pests such as pea aphids and stem nematodes, it provides added protection against yield loss. This variety establishes quickly and boasts high persistence. FF 5020.FR demonstrates medium to high drought tolerance, making it adaptable to varying environmental conditions. Its high palatability and yield potential make it an excellent option for grazing as well.
Key features
- Fast recovery after cutting
- Later fall dormancy
- Excellent forage yield potential
- Excellent winter hardiness
- Resistance to several important alfalfa pests
Segment
Forage
Category
Legume
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
Anthracnose (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2)
Resistant
Bacterial Wilt
Highly Resistant
Cutting System
4-5
Disease Resistance Index (DRI)
34/35
Emergence (Days)
14
Fall Dormancy
4.9
Fusarium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Pea Aphid
Highly Resistant
Phytopthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant
Potato Leafhopper
Not Rated
Stem Nematode
Resistant
Verticillium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Winter Survival Rating
3
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