54Q29
Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.8
Disease Rating Index: 33/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.85
FF 54Q29 is well-suited for various climates, delivering optimal growth and productivity throughout the season. With its high yield, excellent forage quality, and strong disease resistance, FF 54Q29 is an ideal choice for growers seeking reliable, high-quality alfalfa for diverse growing conditions.
Key features
- Excellent fall dormancy 4 variety with high yield potential and excellent forage quality
- Multi-race Aphanomyces resistance (Aph2=R) allows for establishing in challenging environments
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
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
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)
Resistant
Pea Aphid
Highly Resistant
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Resistant
Stem Nematode
Highly Resistant
Disease Resistance Index (DRI)
35/35
| % 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 |