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Medicago sativa

FF 54VQ52

FF 54VQ52

FF 54VQ52 is a premium alfalfa variety designed for growers seeking high forage quality and exceptional yield potential. Known for its outstanding nutritional value, this variety offers consistent, high-quality forage that supports optimal livestock performance. With strong disease resistance, FF 54VQ52 adapts well to a wide range of growing environments, making it a versatile choice for diverse farming conditions. FF 54VQ52 is equipped with advanced resistance to Phytophthora Root Rot and multi-race Aphanomyces, ensuring improved establishment success even in poorly drained soils. Its comprehensive disease and pest control package includes high resistance to Verticillium Wilt, Anthracnose, Bacterial Wilt, and Stem Nematode, along with resistance to Pea Aphids and Spotted Alfalfa Aphids. With its high yield potential, excellent forage quality, and strong disease resistance, FF 54VQ52 is a reliable, high-performing option for growers looking to maximize productivity and maintain healthy, sustainable alfalfa stands.

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Key features

  • Excellent choice for high forage quality with high yield potential
  • Strong disease resistance for broad adaptation to most growing environments
  • Phytophthora and multi-race Aphanomyces resistance for improved establishment success in poorly drained soils

Segment Forage
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Species Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt Resistant
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
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
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Resistant
Stem Nematode Highly Resistant
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Disease Resistance Index (DRI) 34/35
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)