Medicago Sativa
FF 54H98
Fall Dormancy: 4
Winter Hardiness: 2
Disease Rating Index: 34/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: TBD
54H98 an alfalfa brand designed for improved yield and high productivity, especially under moderate to high potato leafhopper pressure. 54H98 combines robust performance with the resilience needed for diverse growing conditions.
Key features
- High productivity under moderate to high leafhopper pressure
- Fall dormancy 4 product with improved yield
- This potato leafhopper variety combines an excellent disease package with high productivity under moderate to high leafhopper pressure
- Good winterhardiness
- 54H98 has an excellent disease package allowing for successful establishment in a wide range of soils
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago Sativa
Notes
Plant Characteristics
Stem Thickness
Medium
Cutting System
3-5
Emergence (Days)
7
Growth Habit, Spring
Semi-Erect
Root Characteristics
Root Type
Tap
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227000
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
500000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
15-20
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
6-12
Pest and Disease Resistance
Bacterial Wilt
Highly Resistant
Fusarium Wilt
Highly Resistant
Verticillium Wilt
Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5)
Not Tested
Phytopthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2)
Not Tested
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced)
Not Tested
Pea Aphid
Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid
Not Rated
Cowpea Aphid
Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Resistant
Potato Leafhopper
Highly Resistant
Northern Root Knot Nematode
Not Tested
Disease Resistance Index (DRI)
34/35
| % Resistant Plants | Resistance Class | Class Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| > 50 % | High Resistance | HR |
| 31 – 50 % | Resistant | R |
| 15 – 30 % | Moderate Resistance | MR |
| 6 – 14 % | Low Resistance | LR |
| < 5 % | Susceptible | S |
StandFast FastGrowth ratings are calculated from weekly measurements of varieties grown side‑by‑side from green‑up to harvest through the growing season. Expressed as average centimeters of growth per day.
| Average cm / day | Growth Rating |
|---|---|
| > 2.20 | Very Fast |
| > 2.00 | Fast |
| > 1.80 | Average |
| > 1.60 | Slow |
| < 1.60 | Very Slow |