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Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuff Discovery - Timothy

Feedstuff Discovery - Timothy

Feedstuff Discovery - Timothy


Timothy

Timothy

  • Perennial bunchgrass with a fairly shallow and fibrous root system.
  • Can grow to heights of 2 to 5 feet in seed head stage.
  • Primarily a hay plant, but can be used for pasture when part of a mixture - grows well with Alfalfa and (or) Red Clover.
  • Disadvantages include a short stand life, low quality when cut late, clumpy growth habits, and sensitivity to hot temperatures.
  • Annual yields = 2 - 4 tons DM/acre

Average Nutrient Content

  • Ruminant TDN = 55-65%
  • Crude Protein = 8-12%

Physical Description - leaves have a bluish green color; swollen, bulb-like structure at base of stem; cylindrical seed head.

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686