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.

Key features

  • Fall Dormancy: 4
  • Winter Hardiness: 2
  • Disease Resistance Index: 35/35
  • Excellent disease and pest resistance to enhance stand establishment and stand persistence
  • High forage quality coupled with very good yield potential

Segment Forage
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Species Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Cutting System 3-5
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Emergence (Days) 7
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Highly Resistant
Pea Aphid Resistant
Stem Nematode Highly Resistant
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Disease Resistance Index (DRI) 35/35
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227,000
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
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 Cattle , Deer , Goats , Horses , Sheep
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Wildlife , Cover Crop , Pollinator Friendly
Notes

Pest Resistance Ratings:
>50% = High Resistance (HR)
31-50% = Resistant (R)
15-30% = Moderate Resistance (MR)
6-14% = Low Resistance (LR)
0-5% = Susceptible (S)