Alfacore 5290VP Alfalfa is a high-performance, fast-growing alfalfa variety built for growers who push their acres with aggressive cutting schedules and intensive management.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Aggressive Growth & Recovery: Very early harvest maturity with exceptionally fast green-up and regrowth after cutting. Ideal for 4–5+ cut systems where maximum tonnage is the goal.
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High Yield Potential: Top-tier yield genetics paired with excellent forage quality.
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Strong Pest & Disease Package: Robust resistance to major alfalfa diseases and pests, delivering excellent stand persistence even under heavy harvest pressure.
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Agronomic Traits:
- Fall Dormancy: 4.8 (highly productive, moderately non-dormant)
- Winter Hardiness: 1.8 (excellent)
- Fast Growth Rating: 2.21 / Very Fast
- Yield Rating: 5/5
- Excellent recovery and traffic tolerance
Seeding Rates:
- Drilled: 15–20 lbs/acre
- Broadcast: 20–30 lbs/acre
Best suited for Midwest and similar growing regions on well-managed, productive soils. Plant into a smooth, firm, clod-free seedbed at ¼–½ inch depth for quick, uniform establishment.
Alfacore 5290VP is the go-to choice for dairy, beef, or horse operations that demand maximum productivity and consistent high-quality forage. Its combination of very fast regrowth, strong disease protection, and superior winter hardiness helps you harvest more tons per acre while maintaining stand longevity.
Push your alfalfa program to the next level with genetics designed for intensive management and top-end performance season after season.
