Carina is a variety of meadow timothy, widely distributed across field and meadow areas of the forest-steppe and steppe zones of the country. The plant is frost-hardy: seeds germinate at 1–2 °C, and growth begins at 5–6 °C. This makes it suitable for sowing in early spring or autumn, when temperatures have not yet reached optimal levels.
Carina timothy prefers moist soils and grows well on clay, moderately moist substrates. It withstands flooding with spring water for up to 30 days but cannot tolerate prolonged drought and shade. On drained peatlands, the plant shows good yield performance, but it should not be sown on dry sandy soils. With fertilizer application, especially nitrogen, yield increases significantly, and germination reaches 96 %. The sowing rate is 10–12 kg/ha (or 100–120 g/centner), and planting depth is about 2 cm.
Carina is grown primarily for hay, hay meal, and silage production. Hay yields can reach up to 10 t/ha. The plant develops slowly in the first year but reaches full development by the end of the second year. Drying is done quickly: after mowing, the mass is turned over in strips, dried hay is gathered into windrows, and pressed for further storage. Thanks to its cold resistance and ability to grow on various soils, Carina is a reliable source of feed mass for animals.
