Ruccus Alfalfa

Management Profile

  • Parent stock was specially selected to meet the demands of alfalfa growers in areas where a fall dormancy 5 is suitable.
  • Selected for yield and persistence.  Persistence is excellent under both normal and aggressice harvest schedules.
  • Escpecially well suited to areas where Verticillium Wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot and nematodes threaten yield production and reduce stand life.
  • Offers producers broad-spectrum pest resistance and excellent persistence.  This high yielding variety will keep producing quality hay for many years.
  • Dark green foliage that makes it ideal for hay.

Broad Spectrum Pest Resistance

  •  RUCCUS offers producers broad-spectrum pest resistance and excellent persistence.
  • Resists Phytophthora Root Rot and Verticillium Wilt which can significantly reduce production and stand life.
  • Resistance to Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose, Stem Nematode and Pea Aphid.

Key Agronomic Characteristics

Key Agronomic Characteristics 

 

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