Alfalfa
X-Force 5400™
- A race horse variety with exceptional yield
- Very good forage quality when managed aggressively
- Excellent 35/35 disease package, performing well over a wide range of environments
- Superior winter survival
- High Resistance to Aphanomyces Race 2
Performance
| Yield Rating | 5 or Best |
| Fall Dormancy | 4.0 |
| Winter Hardiness | 1.8 |
| Cutting System | 3–5 |
| FastGrowth | 1.82 cm/day |
| Total DRI | 35/35 |
Pest Resistance Ratings
| % Resistant Plants | Resistance Class | Class Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5% | Susceptible | S |
| 6–14% | Low Resistance | LR |
| 15–30% | Moderate Resistance | MR |
| 31–50% | Resistant | R |
| >50% | High Resistance | HR |
Disease & Pest Resistance
Rating Scale
HR
R
MR
LR
S
Diseases
Anthracnose
Aphanomyces – Race 1
Aphanomyces – Race 2
Bacterial Wilt
Fusarium Wilt
Phytophthora Root Rot
Verticillium Wilt
Insects
Pea Aphid
Nematode Resistance
Stem Nematode
HR High Resistance ·
R Resistant ·
MR Moderate Resistance ·
LR Low Resistance ·
S Susceptible
Agronomic ratings are based on average performance between Alforex varieties. Unless stated, ratings are based on standardized testing procedures endorsed by the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference.
StandFast FastGrowth ratings are calculated by Alforex Seeds from weekly measurement of varieties grown side-by-side from green-up to harvest through the growing season, expressed as average centimeters growth per day: >2.20 Very Fast, >2.00 Fast, >1.80 Average, >1.60 Slow, <1.60 Very Slow.