1. You are here: Home
  2. La Crosse Seed
  3. Forage
  4. Species
  5. Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

54VQ56

54VQ56

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Hardiness: 2.0
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 2.05cm/Day-Avg

FF 54VQ56 offers improved yield potential in the early stages of growth but also maintains high productivity over the life of the alfalfa stand. Its strong disease and pest resistance package ensures broad adaptation across a variety of growing environments, making it a reliable choice for diverse conditions.

Download specsheet
Forage First® by DLF

Forage First® by DLF delivers top-tier forage grasses and legumes with superior yield, persistence, disease resistance, and grazing tolerance.
The Forage First® 5 Series by DLF

The Forage First® 5 Series by DLF features high-quality alfalfa varieties, continuing the legacy of previous seed suppliers. With proven genetics and exceptional yield, quality, and digestibility, it supports dairy and livestock production, backed by expert support and innovative research.

Talk To Sales

Find your local representative

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado (North)
Colorado (South)
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois (North Eastern)
Illinois (North Western)
Illinois (Western)
Indiana
Iowa (Eastern)
Iowa (North West)
Iowa (West)
Iowa(North Eastern)
Kansas (Eastern)
Kansas (Western)
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Michigan (Central UP)
Minnesota (Northern)
Minnesota (South Eastern)
Minnesota (South West)
Mississippi
Missouri
Missouri (North East)
Montana (Eastern)
Montana (Western)
Nebraska (North East)
Nebraska (South East)
Nebraska (West)
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania (Northern)
Pennsylvania (Southern)
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin (North Eastern)
Wisconsin (South East)
Wisconsin (South Western)
Wisconsin (Western)
Wyoming

Tel.:

Mail:

Visit:

Let Us Contact You

Key features

  • 4% yield advantage over 54VQ52
  • Excellent fall dormancy 4 variety with enhanced seeding year yield and provides improved yield potential over the life of the alfalfa stand
  • Very strong disease and pest resistance allows for broad adaptation

General Characteristics
Livestock Alpaca/Llama , Bee/Pollinator , Cattle , Deer , Goats , Horses , Sheep
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Wildlife , Cover Crop , Pollinator Friendly
Segment Forage
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Notes

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 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
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Moderately Resistant
Stem Nematode Moderately 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