Timothy
4000–6000
Dry matter (lbs/A)
5.0–7.0
Preferred pH
0
Total nitrogen (lbs/A)
Planting information
- Planting window: September–November
- Planting depth (in): 1/8–1/4
- Seeding rate (lbs/A): 10–12
- Mix seeding rate (lbs/A): 2–4
- Length of stand (yrs): 2–5+
- Days to germination: 10–14
Doug Doohan, Ohio State University/ OARDC, Bugwood.org
Performance
Timothy is the oldest cultivated forage grass in North America. It is highly palatable as well as winterhardy. It performs best in cool, moist conditions. Timothy is well known and preferred in the horse market. It matches well with clovers or birdsfoot trefoil due to its late maturity. The following varieties offered are ranked in the order of maturity.