Variety traits

Dry matter — Timothy-grass

Phleum pratense L.

An indicator of productivity and forage quality of timothy-grass, measured as the proportion of mass after moisture removal. The crop yield ranges from 2 to 9 t/ha of dry matter depending on growing conditions and the vegetation stage.

In the reference 29 varieties crop Timothy grass, where this is mentioned in the description.

The dry matter yield of timothy-grass ranges from 2 to 9 t/ha, reaching its upper values under favorable conditions or when using grass mixtures. In finished hay, the dry matter content is typically about 860 g/kg.

When harvesting timothy-grass, it is important to consider the balance between dry matter accumulation and its nutritional value, which decreases as the plant matures. At the base of the shoots, the plant forms thickenings that store carbohydrates; the depletion of these reserves during intensive use reduces the crop's productivity in subsequent years.

General information about the subject — on the page Dry matter.

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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.