Grasslands kahu
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
AgResearch (NZ)
FR
5 records
Cultivation
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.
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.
Teicis
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Skriveri Research Centre
LT
LV
6 records
Rubinia
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Pertti Pärssinen
FI
SE
7 records
Glacier
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
PICKSEED CANADA INC
DE
IT
5 records
Bodin
Protection expiredPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Bioforsk, N-1431 AAs
Tryggve
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Lindvall Eva
FI
SE
7 records
Karta
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
KASZUBA| Jan Wojciech Kaszuba / KASZUBA IRENA| Irena Kaszuba c/o IHAR / OSTROWSKA| Anna Ostrowska
DE
PL
6 records
Topas Otofte
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
DLF-Trifolium A/S
AT
FR
4 records
Gunnar
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu
SE
6 records
Jonatan
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Nilsson, Bengt
FI
SE
7 records
Bobr
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Oseva Uni a.s., CZ
CZ
PL
6 records
Jõgeva 54
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
JOGEVA FORAGE RESEARCH STATION
EE
5 records
Skala
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
IT
PL
4 records
Aberystwyth s 352
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
IGER Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research (GB)
FR
2 records
Tuukka
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
EE
FI
SE
9 records
Toro
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
IT
5 records
Classic
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
DE
LU
NL
7 records
Vetrovsky
Protection expiredPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
CZ
SK
4 records
Intenso
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
NL
5 records
Timola
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
CZ
SK
5 records
Barmoti
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
DK
NL
4 records
Skald
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
PL
4 records
Pecora
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Vilmorin SA (FR)
DK
FR
3 records
Dubingiai
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
LT
4 records