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FF 54Q16

FF 54Q16

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 2.0
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: TBD
54Q16 Alfalfa boasts strong disease and pest resistance, ensuring enhanced stand establishment and persistence over time. 54Q16 exhibits very good winter hardiness, making it suitable for diverse growing conditions.

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Forage First® by DLF

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

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Key features

  • High forage quality
  • Very good yield potential
  • Excellent disease and pest resistance
  • Enhance stand establishment and stand persistence
  • Performs well under dryland or irrigation

% Resistant PlantsResistance ClassClass Abbreviation
> 50 %High ResistanceHR
31 – 50 %ResistantR
15 – 30 %Moderate ResistanceMR
6 – 14 %Low ResistanceLR
< 5 %SusceptibleS


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 / dayGrowth Rating
> 2.20Very Fast
> 2.00Fast
> 1.80Average
> 1.60Slow
< 1.60