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 is a semi-dormant variety that has a Fall dormancy rating of 5.
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: 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.
Product Details
- Cool season perennial legume
- High in protein
- Great food plot for wild turkeys, deer, and quail
- High treading and tramping resistance
- Excellent companion crop for clover
Product Information
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.
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Planting Alfalfa Seed:
Plant in fall (best time for the Southern US) or spring at the rate of 20 lbs. per acre and no deeper than 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Apply 0-20-20 annually at the rate of 500# per acre. After 50% bloom alfalfa should be mowed off or cut and baled into hay and removed from food plot area to allow new tender regrowth.
Bulldog 505 Alfalfa Seed
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.
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Planting Alfalfa Seed:Plant in fall (best time for the Southern US) or spring at the rate of 20 lbs. per acre and no deeper than 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Apply 0-20-20 annually at the rate of 500# per acre. After 50%...Bulldog 505 Alfalfa Seed
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.