Exceptional forage yield potential- Superior forage quality
- High multifoliate leaf expression
- Unmatched winterhardiness and persistence
- Perfect 30 out of 30 on the Wisconsin Disease Index
Exceptional forage yield potentialFSG 406 Alfalfa is a remarkable new variety that raises the performance bar higher than ever before. With an unmatched winterhardiness rating and 4 fall dormancy, FSG 406 performs well over a wide range of environmental conditions and is adapted to all areas where 3 and 4 fall dormancy varieties are planted. FSG 406 also features a disease index rating of 30/30 and resistance to stem and root knot nematodes. Whether it’s for exceptional forage yields, superior forage quality or very fast recovery after cutting, FSG 406 is the choice for commercial hay, beef and dairy producers.
| 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) | |
| Spotted Alfalfa Aphid | Resistant (R) | |
| Stem Nematode | Resistant (R) | |
| Root Knot 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 | 4.0 |
| Winter Survival | 1.0 |
| (Superior) Recovery After Cutting | Very Fast |
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