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Medicago sativa

FF 54Q16

FF 54Q16

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.0
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: TBD
54Q16 Alfalfa boasts strong disease and pest resistance, ensuring enhanced stand establishment and persistence over time. 54Q16 exhibits very good winter hardiness, making it suitable for diverse growing conditions.

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Key features

  • High forage quality
  • Very good yield potential
  • Excellent disease and pest resistance
  • Enhanced stand establishment and stand persistence
  • Performs well under dryland or irrigation

General Characteristics
Segment Forage
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Stem Thickness Medium
Cutting System 3-5
Emergence (Days) 7
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) 8-10
Pest and Disease Resistance
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Verticillium Wilt Highly 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) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Pea Aphid Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Stem Nematode Highly Resistant
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested