Early Maturity
Promesse timothy is a variety selected for its earlier maturing characteristics. It is well suited for the farmer looking for the many advantages of Climax, but would like earlier maturity. It has performed well when used in pasture mixes, or blended with forage crops when cutting for hay. It grows well in a variety of soil conditions.
Yield Results
Promesse, in dry matter yield tests have out yielded other timothy varieties, including Climax, by 5 – 10%.
Disease Resistance
Promesse is highly resistant to leaf rust, leaf spot and purole eyespot.
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Variety | Promesse |
| Use | Hay & Pasture |
| Root Habit | Bunch-grass |
| Plant Type | Basal |
| Preferred Growing Conditions | Adapted to cool, moist areas: good tolerance to waterlogged soils |
| Production Period | Spring – Summer |
| Key Features |
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| Limitations |
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| Approx. Seeds/lb | 1,200,000 |
| Seeding Rate lb/acre | 3-6 |
| Environmental Tolerances | |
|---|---|
| Winterhardiness | Very Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Flooding Tolerance | High |
| Optimum PH | 5.6 – 7.3 |
| Acidity Tolerance | High |
| Alkalinity Tolerance | Low |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
