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Medicago sativa

FF 54Q29

FF 54Q29

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.8
Disease Rating Index: 33/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.85
FF 54Q29 is well-suited for various climates, delivering optimal growth and productivity throughout the season. With its high yield, excellent forage quality, and strong disease resistance, FF 54Q29 is an ideal choice for growers seeking reliable, high-quality alfalfa for diverse growing conditions.

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Key features

  • High yield potential
  • Excellent forage quality
  • Very good disease resistance
  • Good establishment in challenging environments
  • Very good winterhardiness

Segment Forage
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Species Alfalfa
Fusarium Wilt Resistant
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Verticillium Wilt Highly Resistant
Cutting System 3-5
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Emergence (Days) 7
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Root Type Tap
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Growth Habit, Spring Semi-Erect
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Stem Thickness Medium
Pea Aphid Highly Resistant
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Resistant
Stem Nematode Highly Resistant
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested
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
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 7-15
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 6-12