FF 54Q29

Alfalfa

SEEDS & SCIENCE

FF 54Q29

Description

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.

Key Features

  • High yield potential
  • Excellent forage quality
  • Very good disease resistance
  • Good establishment in challenging environments
  • Very good winterhardiness
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General Characteristics
Segment Forage
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Plant Characteristics
Stem Thickness Medium
Cutting System 3-5
Emergence (Days) 7
Growth Habit, Spring Semi-Erect
Root Characteristics
Root Type Tap
Forage Quality Characteristics
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227,000
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 Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Anthracnose (Race 5) Not Tested
Phytopthora Root Rot Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) Highly Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) Resistant
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Enhanced) Not Tested
Pea Aphid Highly Resistant
Blue Alfalfa Aphid Not Tested
Cowpea Aphid Not Tested
Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Resistant
Potato Leafhopper Not Tested
Stem Nematode Highly Resistant
Northern Root Knot Nematode Not Tested

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