EF 500 exhibits a very dark green color. This synthetic variety is comprised of elite fall dormancy 5 plants selected for high forage yield, superior quality, and excellent winter hardiness. EF 500 is adapted to many areas where 3, 4, and 5 dormancies have been planted due to its winterhardiness. EF 500 fits traditional 4-cut systems but can handle more aggressive cutting systems for producers looking for the highest yields and forage quality. Medium early maturity to 10% bloom. Fast recovery after harvest.
EF 600 has excellent yield potential in 4-6 cut systems. EF 600 also great quality when put up at the correct stage of maturity. It’s ability to green up early can provide growers with very good tonnage with the first cutting.
EF 600 has great Salt Tolerance and Frost Tolerance which gives growers more potential for yield while maintaining a great defensive package for a 6 Dormancy variety.
A True Southwest Variety for the Southwest and Inter Mountain areas. Vaquero is a moderately winter hardy variety that is bred for 5-6 cut systems. This variety offers great forage quality and outstanding yield potential.
Vaquero has an outstanding disease and multi-pest package. This helps make Vaquero very persistent over many soil types.