FF 54B66

Alfalfa

SEEDS & SCIENCE

FF 54B66

Description

Fall Dormancy: 4
Winter Hardiness: 2
Disease Rating Index: 32/35

FF 54B66 Brand is a premium alfalfa blend featuring winter-hardy genetics that thrive across a wide range of growing environments. Designed for successful establishment, FF 54B66 is a trusted choice for growers seeking high-quality, disease-resistant alfalfa with excellent yield potential in a variety of environments.

Key Features

  • Premium blend of alfalfa genetics
  • Adaptable to many growing environments
  • Good disease resistance
  • Good forage yield
  • Very good winterhardiness
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General Characteristics
Segment Forage
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Stem Thickness Medium
Multifoliate (MF) Leaf Expression Frequency N/A
Cutting System 3-5
Emergence (Days) 7
Growth Habit, Spring Semi-Erect
Root Characteristics
Root Type Tap
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
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
Pest and Disease Resistance
Bacterial Wilt Highly Resistant
Fusarium Wilt Resistant
Verticillium Wilt Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 1) Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Moderately Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Pea Aphid Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Stem Nematode Not Tested
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested


 

% 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

 


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 / day Growth Rating
> 2.20 Very Fast
> 2.00 Fast
> 1.80 Average
> 1.60 Slow
< 1.60 Very Slow

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