X-Force 5400 Alfalfa

Alfalfa

SEEDS & SCIENCE

X-Force 5400 Alfalfa

Description

Fall Dormancy: 4.0
Winter Survival: 1.8
Disease Rating Index: 35/35
StandFast FastGrowth Rating: 1.82
X-FORCE 5400 Alfalfa is a cutting-edge variety specifically bred for exceptional yields and impressive forage quality when managed aggressively.  Additionally, it boasts superior winter survival and consistent performance even in challenging climates. 

Key Features

  • Race horse variety with exceptional yield
  • Excellent 35/35 disease package
  • Performs exceptionally well over a wide range of environments
  • Superior winter survival
  • Has high resistance to Aphanomyces Race 2
DLF

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X-Force

X-Force® is a new generation of alfalfa varieties that harness the latest technologies to achieve extremely high yields, disease & pest resistance and performance over a wide range of environments.

General Characteristics
Segment Forage
Species Alfalfa
Sci. Name Medicago sativa
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 500000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 17-23
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 18-25

DLF YIELD COMPARISONS

Variety

Years

Total Yield

Yield Index

Total Cuts

Number of

(kg/ha)

(%)

Station Years

Torrent

2019-'24

12409.7

101

56

17

PICKSEED 2065MF

2019-'24

12251.1

100

56

17

Torrent

2019-'24

12607.4

102

69

20

Vision

2019-'24

12489.6

101

69

20

Torrent

2019-'21

12534.2

101

15

6

WL 366HQ

2019-'21

11743.8

95

15

6

 

DLF YIELD COMPARISONS

Variety

Years

Total Yield

Yield Index

Total Cuts

Number of

(kg/ha)

(%)

Station Years

Torrent

2019-'24

12409.7

101

56

17

PICKSEED 2065MF

2019-'24

12251.1

100

56

17

Torrent

2019-'24

12607.4

102

69

20

Vision

2019-'24

12489.6

101

69

20

Torrent

2019-'21

12534.2

101

15

6

WL 366HQ

2019-'21

11743.8

95

15

6

 

DLF YIELD COMPARISONS

Variety

Years

Total Yield

Yield Index

Total Cuts

Number of

(kg/ha)

(%)

Station Years

Torrent

2019-'24

12409.7

101

56

17

PICKSEED 2065MF

2019-'24

12251.1

100

56

17

Torrent

2019-'24

12607.4

102

69

20

Vision

2019-'24

12489.6

101

69

20

Torrent

2019-'21

12534.2

101

15

6

WL 366HQ

2019-'21

11743.8

95

15

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

DLF YIELD SUMMARY

Variety

Years

Total Yield

Yield Index

Total Cuts

Number of

(kg/ha)

(%)

Station Years

Torrent

2019-'24

12351.7

100

85

25
% 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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