Timothy(Phleum pratense L.)
Timothy is a perennial grass which is highly resistant to cold and very suitable for moist soils. It has a long period of spring growth before stemformation, and in a cold spring, timothy grows better than most other forage grasses. Timothy is a component in many types of grass and red clover mixtures because it ensures the field’s durability without competing aggressively with the other grasses. It contributes to a good quality in spring and autumn.
The late timothy varieties are highly suitable for grazing, and cattle like to graze on them. Neither sugar content nor digestibility is equal to those of the ryegrasses, but timothy has a favourable fibre content.
The early types with a high yield in spring are used especially for silage.
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