EF 500 Alfalfa
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.
Description
CHARACTERISTICS
FALL DORMANCY : 5 WINTER SUVIVAL INDEX : 2.0 WDR 30/30
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- High Tonnage Variety that Handles Frequent Cutting
- Very Winter Hardy for a 5 Dormancy
- Drought and Heat Tolerant
- Large Leaves and Small Stems
- High Leaf to Stem Ratio
- Adapted to Dryland & Irrigation
- Outstanding Stand Persistence
- Multi-Foliate Expression is Good
- Deep Dark Green Color
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DISEASE AND PEST RESISTANCE PACKAGE
- Anthracnose: HR
- Aphanomyces Root Rot : HR
- Bacterial wilt: HR
- Fusarium wilt: HR
- Phytophthora Root Rot : HR
- Verticillium Wilt : HR
- Pea aphid : HR
- Stem nematode: MR
- Northern Root Nematode : MR