ALFALFA SEED BULLDOG 505 3#

Bulldog 505 Alfalfa is one of two new dual purpose alfalfas bred and developed by Dr. Joe Bouton at the University of Georgia. Bulldog 505 Alfalfa should be planted north of Macon, GA. 

Bulldog 505 has been bred to stand up to aggressive grazing and to tolerate strong treading and trampling. Good disease resistance, drought tolerance and excellent winter hardiness are also characteristics of Bulldog 505. Bulldog 505 is a semi-dormant variety that has a Fall dormancy rating of 5.

Alfalfa is a cool season perennial legume that is a favorite summer long forage for turkey, and deer, and is known for increases body weight and antler size for deer. Alfalfa is high in protein and produces tons of high quality forage for wildlife. These plantings also attract beneficial insects for upland game birds and turkeys.

• Application or Use: Ground Cover, Cover Crop, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot, Hay Production
• Germination Time: 7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions
• Growing Locations: Transition Zone, Cool Season
• Height: 1 - 3 feet
• Sunlight Requirements: 6 - 8 hours, full sun for best results
• Advantages: Specifically designed for hay production and grazing livestock or wildlife when planted north of Macon GA.
• When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and spring when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.