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Bulldog 805 Alfalfa is a dual purpose Alfalfa seed specifically designed for hay production as well as grazing of livestock or wildlife in the Southern warm climate zone. Bulldog 805 Alfalfa is an excellent choice for perennial food plots for deer in the southern climates including Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, South Carolina and Arkansas. The fall dormancy is 8.
Product Information
- 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: Warm Season, Transition Zone
- 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 in the Southern warm climate zone.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and spring when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.
Product Details
- Designed for hay production
- Great for livestock and wildlife grazing
- Strong treading and trampling tolerance
- Good disease and drought resistance
- Adapted for the unique growing conditions
Product Information
Alfalfa Seed Bulldog 805 is a less dormant variety of alfalfa developed to green up earlier in the spring and produce later in fall. Bulldog 805 Alfalfa is well suited for Central Georgia (from Macon, GA south) and below which includes Florida and the coastal plain of Alabama to Texas. Bulldog 805 Alfalfa is one of the few alfalfa varieties specifically adapted for the unique growing conditions of the southern states. Bulldog 805 Alfalfa is one of two latest dual purpose alfalfas bred at the University of Georgia.
Bulldog 805 Alfalfa has the same strong characteristics of Bulldog 505 Alfalfa; it will handle aggressive grazing, has strong treading and trampling tolerance, plus good disease and drought resistance. Proper management of alfalfa is the key to having a successful Alfalfa pasture or wildlife food plot.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.
Plant in the fall or spring, depending on location. This seed can be planted at a rate of 20 - 25 lbs per acre and at a depth of 1/4 inch. Bulldog 805 prefers a pH of 6.5.
Instructions
When choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.
If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product's manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period.
When overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippingsx. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.