Great forage yield potential- Superb forage quality
- High multifoliate leaf expression
- Very fast recovery after cutting
- Excellent winterhardiness and persistence
- Perfect 30 out of 30 on the Wisconsin Disease Rating Index
FSG 524 alfalfa is at the top of its class with a superior combination of winterhardiness, very fast recovery after cutting, high multifoliate leaf expression for improved forage quality and great forage yield potential. FSG 524 alfalfa is ideal for the commercial hay grower or dairy producer using an intensive cutting management schedule or for those on a less intensive 3 cut management schedule. FSG 524 is adapted to all areas where fall dormancy 4 and 5 alfalfa varieties are planted.
| DISEASE | INSECT | NEMATODE RATINGS |
| Bacterial Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Fusarium Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Verticillium Wilt | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Anthracnose-Race 1 | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Phytophthora Root Rot | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Aphanomyces-Race 1 | Highly Resistant (HR) | 5* |
| Wisconsin Disease Index | 30 out of 30 | |
| Pea Aphid | Resistant (R) | |
| Stem Nematode | Resistant (R) | |
| *Based on the Wisconsin Disease Rating Index. | ||
| This is a 1 to 5 ranking with 5 being the best. | ||
| Characteristics | |
| Fall Dormancy | 5.0 |
| Winter Survival | 1.0 (Superior) |
| Root Type | Tap |
| Recovery After Cutting | Very Fast |