Management Profile

• High yielding alfalfa that carries the StandFast™ alfalfa technology traits for faster recovery after harvest and improved standability through mid-bloom.
• CW 500 is a variety developed from crossing European germplasm, screened for U.S. adaptability onto elite U. S. fall dormancy four plants selected for superior yield, persistence and forage quality.

Performance For the Way You Farm

• Outstanding head to head yield performance versus the newest Competitive varieties and technologies.

Field Appearance at Harvest Maturity

• At bud stage, plants will be tall with an upright growth habit
• Dense, uniform canopy and a dark green color

Key Agronomic Characteristics

Fall Dormancy	5
Winter Hardiness, Winter Survival Index	3
Multifoliolate Leaf Expression	65%
Multifoliolate Index	2.58
Recovery After Harvest Rating	3.5
Standability Rating	6.0

Ratings are based on average performance of the variety over a wide range of climate and soil types. Actual performance may be adversely affected by extreme conditions. Unless stated, ratings are based on standardized testing procedures endorsed by the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference.

Fast Growth: The Fast Growth percentage is calculated from weekly measurements of varieties growing side by side from greenup to harvest through the growing season.

Standability Rating: 1 = Lodged, 9 = Erect. Ratings are in relationship to check varieties at mid-flower maturity

Forage Quality

• Yield trial seeded April 2001 at West Salem, WI and results shown are for crops 1, 2 and 3 of the 5 taken during the first hay year - an aggressive cutting schedule.

 

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