Medicago sativa
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.
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
Livestock
Alpaca/Llama ,
Bee/Pollinator ,
Cattle ,
Deer ,
Goats ,
Horses ,
Sheep
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture ,
Wildlife
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
Phytopthora Root Rot
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1)
Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2)
Highly Resistant
Pea Aphid
Resistant
Stem Nematode
Highly Resistant
| % 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 |