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Medicago sativa

X-Force 5400

X-Force 5400

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.8
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 2.04
X-FORCE 5400 Alfalfa is a cutting-edge variety specifically bred for exceptional yields and impressive forage quality when managed aggressively.  Additionally, it boasts superior winter survival and consistent performance even in challenging climates. 

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X-Force® is a new generation of alfalfa varieties that harness the latest technologies to achieve extremely high yields, disease & pest resistance and performance over a wide range of environments.

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Key features

  • Race horse variety with exceptional yield
  • Very good forage quality when managed aggressively
  • Excellent 35/35 disease package
  • Performs exceptionally well over a wide range of environments
  • Superior winter survival
  • Has high resistance to Aphanomyces Race 2

General Characteristics
Segment Forage
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Stem Thickness Medium
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency Low > 38%
Cutting System 3-5
Emergence (Days) 7
Growth Habit, Spring Semi-Erect
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) 18-25
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 8-12
Pest and Disease Resistance
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Pea Aphid Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Stem Nematode Moderately Resistant

% 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