High forage yield potential- Superb forage quality
- High multifoliate leaf expression
- Very fast recovery after cutting
- Excellent winterhardiness and stand persistence
- Superior disease and pest resistance
High forage yield potentialFSG 527 alfalfa with its superior combination of high forage yield potential, very fast recovery after cutting, superb forage quality and stand persistence is ideal for commercial hay growers or dairy producers using an intensive cutting management schedule for areas with longer growing seasons. FSG 527 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* |
| Aphanomyces-Race 2 | Resistant (R) | 4 |
| Wisconsin DRI | 34 out of 35 | |
| Pea Aphid | Highly Resistant (HR) | |
| Spotted Alfalfa 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 | 2.0 (Very Good) |
| Root Type | Tap |
| Recovery After Cutting | Very Fast |