Medicago sativa

FF 54Q16

FF 54Q16

FF 54Q16 is a high-performance forage variety known for its superior quality and impressive yield potential. This alfalfa offers excellent forage quality, ensuring optimal nutrition for livestock, while its very good yield potential supports long-term productivity. Designed with exceptional disease and pest resistance, FF 54Q16 enhances stand establishment and persistence, ensuring reliable performance in diverse growing conditions. Featuring a Fall Dormancy rating of 4 and excellent winter hardiness, FF 54Q16 thrives in cold climates and provides consistent growth throughout the season. It boasts a comprehensive disease resistance package, including high resistance to Phytophthora Root Rot, Verticillium Wilt, Anthracnose, Bacterial Wilt, Fusarium Wilt, Aphanomyces (Race 1 & 2), and Stem Nematode, as well as resistance to Pea Aphids. With its robust disease resistance and high nutritional value, FF 54Q16 is a reliable and long-lasting choice for growers seeking high-quality, resilient forage.

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Key features

  • 54Q16 delivers high forage quality coupled with very good yield potential
  • Excellent disease and pest resistance to enhance stand establishment and stand persistence
  • Fall Dormancy 4 product with very good winterhardiness

Segment Forage
Category Alfalfa
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Highly Resistant
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Cutting System 3-5
Disease Resistance Index (DRI) 35/35
Emergence (Days) 7
Fall Dormancy 4
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested
Pea Aphid Resistant
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Stem Nematode Highly Resistant
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Winter Survival Rating 2
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227,000
Seeding Depth (cm) 0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 15-20
Planting Times Spring, Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 6-12
Livestock Bee/Pollinator , Cattle , Deer , Goats , Hogs , Horses , Poultry , Sheep
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Wildlife , Cover Crop , Pollinator Friendly