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Medicago sativa

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A genetically diverse alfalfa blend with high yield, good disease resistance and wide adaptability.

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

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Key features

  • Genetically diverse blend
  • Resilient and adaptable across growing conditions
  • Consistent, superior forage production
  • Strong disease resistance
  • Suitable for both hay production and grazing

Segment Forage
Category Alfalfa
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Cutting System 3-5
Emergence (Days) 7
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Seeding Depth (cm) 0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 15-20
Planting Times Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 6-12
Livestock Bee/Pollinator , Cattle , Deer , Goats , Hogs , Horses , Poultry , Sheep
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Wildlife , Cover Crop , Pollinator Friendly