Medicago sativa
X-Force 5400 Alfalfa
Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.8
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.82
X-FORCE 5400 Alfalfa is a cutting-edge variety specifically bred for exceptional yields and impressive forage quality when managed aggressively. Additionally, it boasts superior winter survival and consistent performance even in challenging climates.
Key features
- Race horse variety with exceptional yield
- Excellent 35/35 disease package
- Performs exceptionally well over a wide range of environments
- Superior winter survival
- Has high resistance to Aphanomyces Race 2
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227000
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
500000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
18-25
General Characteristics
Segment
Forage
Species
Alfalfa
Sci. Name
Medicago sativa
| Species | Variety | Yield Index (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | X-Force 5400 | 101 |
| Alfalfa | Fortune | 97 |
| Alfalfa | LegenDairy AA | 96 |
STANDFAST FAST GROWTH
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.
| %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 |
| Average cm/day | Growth Rating |
|---|---|
| >2.20 | Very Fast |
| >2.00 | Fast |
| >1.80 | Average |
| >1.60 | Slow |
| <1.60 | Very Slow |