Intermediate timothy for high quality hay and pasture applications. Summergraze was selected for intermediate maturity, yield over the growing season, winter survival and ground cover. Summergraze has been evaluated across North America and is ideal for summer production in pasture and hay stands. It combines good spring vigor, a very leafy plant in an intermediate maturity timothy that blends well with both grasses and legumes. Timothy is well known for high palatability, winterhardiness and tolerance to wet conditions.
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Variety | Summergraze Timothy |
| 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 |
| Limitations |
|
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 1,200,000 |
| Seeding Rate lb/acre | 3-6 |
| Environmental Tolerances | |
|---|---|
| Winter Hardiness | Good to Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Flooding Tolerance | High |
| Optimum PH | 5.6 – 7.3 |
| Acidity Tolerance | High |
| Alkalinity Tolerance | Low |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
