Timothy - (Herd's Grass) Timothy is a cool season, shallow rooted, erect, leafy
bunchgrass. Individual timothy plants are biennial, however, stands of timothy are
maintained perennially by vegetative reproduction from the corms. Due to its
adaptation to cool, moist climates and shallow rot system, timothy makes little
summer growth following the first cutting. Timothy is commonly used in a
haymixture with red clover. The maturity of red clover and timothy are similar.
Timothy may be used with the later maturing varieties (Vernal types) of alfalfa.
This usually results in an alfalfa dominant forage. Timothy is not well suited as a
pasture grass, due to its reduced summer growth and lack of vigor. HARVEST Suggested harvest would be Boot State, for best quality. Timothy is easily
established in winter grains. Satisfactory stands are less certain from spring
seedings. Timothy may be august seeded.
SEEDING RATE - In winter grain - 1 to 2 pounds/acre
During August - 2 pounds/acre
During Spring - 4 pounds/acre