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Medicago Sativa

FF 54H98

FF 54H98

Fall Dormancy: 4
Winter Hardiness: 2
Disease Rating Index: 30/30
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: TBD
54H98 an alfalfa brand designed for improved yield and high productivity, especially under moderate to high potato leafhopper pressure.  54H98 combines robust performance with the resilience needed for diverse growing conditions.

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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 productivity under moderate to high leafhopper pressure
  • Improved yield
  • Improved disease package
  • Good winterhardiness
  • Successful establishment in a wide range of soils


% 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
< 1.60Very Slow