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Medicago sativa

FF 54H98 Brand

FF 54H98 Brand

FF 54H98 Brand is a Fall Dormancy 4 alfalfa variety known for its improved yield potential and robust disease resistance. This variety excels under moderate to high leafhopper pressure, offering high productivity while maintaining excellent forage quality. Its strong disease resistance package supports successful establishment and long-term persistence, making it an ideal choice for growers in a variety of soil conditions. Designed for optimal growth on deep, well-drained, friable soils with a pH range of 6.5-7.5, FF 54H98 provides reliable performance across diverse environments. With a Total DRI of 30/30, it is well-suited for growers seeking a high-yielding, resilient alfalfa variety that can withstand pests like potato leafhoppers while offering excellent forage production and overall health.

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Key features

  • Fall Dormancy 4 product with improved yield
  • Potato leafhopper variety combines an excellent disease package with high productivity under moderate to high leafhopper pressure
  • Excellent disease package allowing for successful establishment in a wide range of soils

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) Not Tested
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Highly Resistant
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Cutting System 3-5
Disease Resistance Index (DRI) 30/30
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 Highly Resistant
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Highly 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