54VQ52
Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.0
Disease Rating Index: 34/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.82cm/Day-Avg
FF 54VQ52 is a premium alfalfa variety designed for growers seeking high forage quality and exceptional yield potential. Known for its outstanding nutritional value, this variety offers consistent, high-quality forage that supports optimal livestock performance. With strong disease resistance, FF 54VQ52 adapts well to a wide range of growing environments, making it a versatile choice for diverse farming conditions..
Key features
- Excellent choice for high forage quality with high yeild potential
- Strong disease resistance for broad adaptation to most growing environments
- 54VQ52 has Phytophthora and multi-race Aphanomyces resistance for improved establishment success in poorly drained soils
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Plant Characteristics
Cutting System
3-5
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)
Highly Resistant
Pea Aphid
Resistant
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid
Resistant
Stem Nematode
Highly Resistant
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 |