Medicago Sativa
FF 55VQ60
Fall Dormancy: 4
Winter Hardiness: 2
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 2.26cm/Day-Avg
55VQ60 is DLF’s next-generation high-yield variety designed for producers who prioritize maximum tonnage, rapid recovery, and long-term stand productivity. Muscle varieties, identified by the “V” designation, are bred for exceptional forage yield, winter hardiness, stand persistence, and broad adaptation across diverse growing environments. Built with strong disease and pest resistance packages, these varieties provide dependable performance and profitability for dairy, beef, and commercial hay operations. 55VQ60 delivers exceptional cut recovery and yield potential, making it an ideal choice for aggressive harvest management systems. Its vigorous regrowth supports frequent cutting schedules, while a robust disease package featuring High Resistance (HR) to multi-race Aphanomyces and strong pest resistance helps protect stand health and longevity. 55VQ60 is broadly adapted from west to east and performs well across a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, helping producers maximize forage production and profitability
55VQ60 is DLF’s next-generation high-yield variety designed for producers who prioritize maximum tonnage, rapid recovery, and long-term stand productivity. Muscle varieties, identified by the “V” designation, are bred for exceptional forage yield, winter hardiness, stand persistence, and broad adaptation across diverse growing environments. Built with strong disease and pest resistance packages, these varieties provide dependable performance and profitability for dairy, beef, and commercial hay operations. 55VQ60 delivers exceptional cut recovery and yield potential, making it an ideal choice for aggressive harvest management systems. Its vigorous regrowth supports frequent cutting schedules, while a robust disease package featuring High Resistance (HR) to multi-race Aphanomyces and strong pest resistance helps protect stand health and longevity. 55VQ60 is broadly adapted from west to east and performs well across a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, helping producers maximize forage production and profitability
Key features
- New "muscle " FD 5 with unparalleled cut recovery and yield potential replacing 55V50
- Aggressive regrowth combined with impressive disease package with multi-race Aphanomyces (HR) and pest resistance
- Positions well west to east where fast recovery and aggressive management systems are demanded across wide range of soil types and growing conditions
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago Sativa
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