Medicago sativa
FF 54B66
Fall Dormancy: 4
Winter Hardiness: 2
Disease Rating Index: 32/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: TBD
FF 54B66 Brand is a premium alfalfa blend featuring winter-hardy genetics that thrive across a wide range of growing environments. Designed for successful establishment, FF 54B66 is a trusted choice for growers seeking high-quality, disease-resistant alfalfa with excellent yield potential in a variety of environments.
Key features
- Premium blend of alfalfa genetics
- Adaptable to many growing environments
- Good disease resistance
- Good forage yield
- Very good winterhardiness
| % 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 |