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Forage value of Timothy grass

Phleum pratense L.

Timothy grass is valued in forage production for its high palatability, carotene content, and low nitrogen fertilizer requirements. The crop is optimal for hay production on moist soils when grown in legume-grass mixtures.

In the reference 108 varieties crop Timothy grass, where this is mentioned in the description.

Timothy grass is characterized by high economic efficiency due to a lower nitrogen requirement for forage mass formation compared to other grasses. At the heading stage, hay from this crop contains elevated levels of carotene and nutrients, ensuring excellent palatability for livestock. Due to slow development in the first year and specific growth habits, it is recommended to cultivate the crop primarily in legume-grass mixtures to enhance forage protein content.

Unlike pasture species, Timothy grass has low resistance to frequent trampling and intensive grazing. It is demanding in terms of soil moisture and thrives on heavy clay or peat soils where the productivity of other grasses declines. When utilizing the crop, it is necessary to maintain proper mowing practices, leaving a stubble height of at least 4 cm, as cutting too low negatively impacts the plant recovery process.

General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.

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Varieties of Timothy grass mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Tundra

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

DLF SEEDS A/S| DLF Seeds A/S

DE EE PL
7 records

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

DK FR NL
9 records

Noreng

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Institutt for kjemi, bioteknologi og matvitenskap, N-1432 AAs

EE SE
7 records

Rhonia

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Pertti Pärssinen

EE FI SE
8 records

Krim

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Semenarna

HR IT SI
6 records

Licora

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Dr. Ernst Lütke Entrup / Lilli Lehmann

AT DE LU
6 records

SW Janus

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Svalöf Weibull (SE)

AT DE SE
7 records

Motim

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Advanta Seeds B.V.

NL PL
5 records

Emma

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL SK
5 records

Farol

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Cebeco Handelsraad (NL)

FR NL
6 records

Barmidi

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

DE FR NL
5 records

Alma

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Boreal Plant Breeding

FI SE
6 records

Leutimo

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

SCHUETZE| Dr. Ursula Schuetze in Fa. Saatzucht Leutewitz / POCIASK| Agr.Ing. M. Pociask c/o SHR Polanowice

CZ DE
7 records

Cantal

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

DE FR
5 records

Carola

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

W WEIBULL

NL SE
7 records

Saga

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Julén, Gösta

FI SE
6 records

Barnee

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

BARENBRUG HOLDING| Barenbrug Holding B.V.

DE NL
5 records

Billy

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

W WEIBULL

SE
6 records

Freya

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
4 records

Rubato

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
5 records

Lidar

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

FI
6 records

Linus

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Nilsson, Bengt

SE
5 records

Narnia

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE
5 records

Thibet

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

JOORDENS| Ir. Marc Joordens

DE NL
6 records