Peti
Protection expiredPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
HU
3 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.
Hankkijan Tiiti
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
FI
3 records
Tammisto
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
FI
3 records
Tirom
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
RO
3 records
Vähäsöyrinki
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
FI
3 records
Sleipnir
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
RO
3 records
Adda
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Jumis
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
LV
4 records
Nuutti
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
FI
4 records
Maikki
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
FI
3 records
Tuure
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
FI
4 records
Bottnia II
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
SE
4 records
Snorri
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
SE
3 records
Lexanna
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
SK
3 records
Rarău
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
RO
3 records
Uula
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
FI
4 records
Polka
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
DK
NL
4 records
TM 8901
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Priekulu 2
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
LV
3 records
Lema
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
SK
2 records
Milena
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Sliusar Serhii Mykolaiovych, Bateruk Mykola Mykolaiovych, Serdiuk Mykola Arsentiiovych, Serdiuk Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Mordovets` Vitalii Fedorovych,
UA
2 records
SAXO
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
FDB, ALBERTSLUND & DLF, ROSKILDE
DK
2 records
AC Alliance
Application submittedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
IT
1 record
Charivna horianka
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Kobylians`ka Hanna Mykolaivna, Kunychak Halyna Ivanivna, Fedoryn Bohdan Ivanovych,
UA
2 records