Description:
Originated from an equal mixture of 5 strain crosses: Strain 1 = Bates, WALC7, & Florida 401; Strain 2 = Maton, WALC7, & Florida 401; Strain 3 = Oklon, WALC7, & Florida 401; Strain 4 = NF 73, WALC7, & Florida 401; Strain 5 = BR1, WALC7, & Florida 401. These were grown in bulk, then put through 4 cycles of selection for high tillering, excellent forage production, disease resistance, proper maturity, and good seed production.