PHLEUM PRETENSE
Timothy
Timothy is a cool season, shallow-rooted, bunchgrass commonly grown in pasture mixtures and for horse hay production. Timothy grasses are well-adapted for the upper Midwest and while their shallower root systems are not suited for droughty soils, they do very well in moist, cool environments.
Key features
- Cool-season bunchgrass
- Grows 2-3" tall
- Fast-growing
- Well-adapted to upper Midwest
- Prefers moist, cool environments
Segment
Forage
Category
Forage
Species
Timothy
Sci. Name
PHLEUM PRETENSE
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
1,230,000
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2"
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
8-10
Planting Times
Early - Late Spring
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
4-5
Livestock
Cattle ,
Horses ,
Sheep
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture