Cover & Crops & Forages· Phleum pratense
Guide de culture du Timothy Grass
Cool-season perennial bunch grass widely grown in northern temperate regions for premium hay production. Especially valued as horse hay due to its consistent quality and palatability.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : loam, clay loam, silt loam
Plage de pH : 5.5 - 7 (optimal : 6)
Drainage : moderate
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- timothy mite
- grass grub
- aphids
Maladies courantes
- purple eyespot
- leaf streak
- rust
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Conseils de culture
Cut at early heading stage for best feed quality; delaying harvest significantly increases fiber and reduces digestibility.
Timothy is shallow-rooted and sensitive to close grazing; maintain a 7-10 cm stubble height to ensure stand persistence.
Pair with red clover or alfalfa to improve forage protein content and reduce nitrogen fertilizer requirements.
Questions fréquentes
How long does Timothy Grass take to grow?
Timothy Grass typically takes 70 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 10 days. The best planting season is spring, late summer.
What soil does Timothy Grass need?
Timothy Grass grows best in loam, clay loam, silt loam soil with a pH of 5.5-7. Moderate drainage is required.
What temperature does Timothy Grass need?
Timothy Grass grows best at 10-22°C. Frost tolerance: high. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Timothy Grass?
Timothy Grass yields approximately 9,000 kg dry matter/hectare under good conditions. Multiple harvests per year are possible (2).
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