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Medicago sativa

FF 54VQ56

FF 54VQ56

FF 54VQ56 is a high-performance alfalfa variety featuring excellent Fall Dormancy 4, ensuring strong late-season growth and enhanced seeding-year yield. This variety not only offers improved yield potential in the early stages of growth but also maintains high productivity over the life of the alfalfa stand. Its strong disease and pest resistance package ensures broad adaptation across a variety of growing environments, making it a reliable choice for diverse conditions. With a Total DRI of 35/35, FF 54VQ56 is well-suited for high-performance forage production. It provides high resistance to key alfalfa diseases, including Phytophthora Root Rot, Verticillium Wilt, Anthracnose, Bacterial Wilt, Fusarium Wilt, and Aphanomyces (Race 1 & 2). Additionally, it shows resistance to Pea Aphids and moderate resistance to Stem Nematode. FF 54VQ56 combines strong disease resistance with enhanced yield potential, making it a top choice for growers seeking durable, high-yielding alfalfa.

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Key features

  • Excellent fall dormancy 4 variety with enhanced seeding year yield and improved yield potential over the life of the stand
  • Very strong disease and pest resistance allows for broad adaptation

Segment Forage
Category Alfalfa
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Highly Resistant
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Cutting System 3-5
Disease Resistance Index (DRI) 35/35
Emergence (Days) 7
Fall Dormancy 4
Fusarium Wilt Highly Resistant
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested
Pea Aphid Resistant
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Stem Nematode Moderately Resistant
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Winter Survival Rating 2
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227,000
Seeding Depth (cm) 0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4-1/2
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 Bee/Pollinator , Cattle , Deer , Goats , Hogs , Horses , Poultry , Sheep
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Wildlife , Cover Crop , Pollinator Friendly