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Description
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 maturtity 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
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
- Medium maturity
- High yields
- Excellent winter hardiness
Limitations
- Not saline or drought tolerant
- Not tolerant to continuous grazing
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
