Produces quality forage under slightly saline water and soil conditions
Outstanding forage production
Fine stemmed, excellent forage quality
Spring frost tolerance
High resistance to stem and northern root knot nematodes
FSG 639ST alfalfa was selected from an alfalfa salt screening and selection test conducted by the University of Arizona at Tucson evaluating hay quality production under slightly saline water and soil conditions. FSG 639ST is adapted to the Southwest, moderately winterhardy Intermountain Region and the Great Plains. FSG 639ST produces quality, fine stemmed hay and tolerates variable soil types due to its adaptable branching and tap root system. Turn to FSG 639ST when you want yield, quick growth and quality hay.
DISEASE / INSECT / NEMATODE RATINGS
Bacterial Wilt
Highly Resistant (HR)
5*
Fusarium Wilt
Highly Resistant (HR)
5*
Verticillium Wilt
Resistant (R)
4*
Anthracnose-Race 1
Highly Resistant (HR)
4*
Phytophthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant (HR)
5*
Aphanomyces-Race 1
Moderatly Resistant (MR)
3*
Wisconsin Disease Index
26 out of 30
Pea Aphid
Resistant (R)
Stem Nematode
Highly Resistant (HR)
N. Root Knot Nematode
Highly Resistant (HR)
S. Root Knot Nematode
Resistant (R)
*Based on the Wisconsin Disease Rating Index. This is a 1 to 5 ranking with 5 being the best.
639ST Alfalfa
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