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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.

Sources8

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.

Alpage

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Alexander

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Nilsson, Bengt

SE
4 records

Jauniai

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

LT
4 records

Orlica

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
4 records

Secesja

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
4 records

Taina

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd, FIN-31600 Jokioinen

3 records

Dynamo

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL

NL
5 records

Timoturf

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

PL UA
5 records

Owacja

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
4 records

Granolia

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
4 records

Livada

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

3 records

Tia

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Herbert Korjus

EE
4 records

Dovas DS

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
4 records

Prosna

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
4 records

Richmond

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Limagrain UK

4 records

Leidang

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

5 records

Tika

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Herbert Korjus 95%, Margit Oissar 5%

EE
4 records

Nowinka

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
4 records

Etola

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
4 records

Žolis

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

Ramona

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Skaut

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Topas øtofte

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

FDB, ALBERTSLUND & DLF, ROSKILDE

DK
2 records

Ligrasso

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

DEUTSCHE SAAT| Deutsche Saatveredelung AG

DE
3 records