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Foothold Alfalfa

Gain Your Foothold with Longer Lasting Productivity and Exceptional Durability.

Foothold is a long-lived alfalfa bred for its oversized and deep-set crown, making it more tolerant of wheel, hoof and field traffic. Its spreading and prostrate growth habit is conducive to filling-in bare ground.

 

  • Oversized and durable crown delivering improved traffic tolerance
  • High leaf-to-stem ratio multifoliate
  • Excellent winterhardiness and disease resistance
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Oversized Crown

 

Characteristics
VarietyFoothold
UseHay & Pasture
Root HabitCreeping
Plant TypeProstrate Multifoliate
Preferred Growing ConditionsWidely adapted; suitable to pasture or long-lived hay
Production PeriodSpring – Fall
Key Features
  • High traffic tolerance due to oversized crown
  • High leaf-to-stem ratio
  • Excellent winterhardiness and disease resistance
Limitations
  • Bloat hazard
  • Needs good drainage
Special TraitsOversized and Durable Crown

 

Winter Survival and Adaption
Fall Dormancy2
Winter Survival1.7
DRI30/30
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