1. Nugget is a four-clone variety from the recurrent selection program (began in 1960) which has placed heavy emphasis upon bacterial wilt and pea aphid resistance, winter hardiness, forage yield and seed yield. The four clones, which trace to Vernal (two), Alfa (one) and Tuna (one), were selected for their high general and specific combining ability for forage yield.
2. Intended for use as hay and greenchop production in the central and northern cornbelt. Tested in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, and Canada.
3. Flower color approximately 9% dark purple, 54% moderately purple, 20% light purple, 4% very light purple, 3% dark purple variegated, 9% light blue, and 1% dark yellow green. (Refer to USDA handbook 424).
4. Breeders seed was produced in Washinton and Idaho by intercrossing the two single crosses Vernal x Vernal and Alfa x Tuna. Sufficient breeders seed for life of the variety held in cold storage.
5. Nugget shall be in the limited generation sequence with one generation each of Breeder, Foundation and Certified seed classes. No restriction on area of production of foundation or certified seed.
6. Plant Variety Protection applied for, however commercial seed not restricted to a certified class.