Timothy Grass Kievskaya early 1

Timothy grass 'Kievskaya early' is a perennial grass with a loose-rooted root system that penetrates deeply into the soil, ensuring drought and flooding resistance. The plant reaches a height of 100–120 cm, leaves are grayish-green and rough, making up 50 to 65% of the green hay mass. The inflorescence is a cylindrical spikelet panicle 8–12 cm long, containing oval seeds measuring 1.5–2 mm. The seeds have a grayish-silver color and weigh about 0.42 g for 1000 seeds (≈ 2300 pcs/kg). Green mass yield varies from 180 to 220 c/ha, hay – from 70 to 100 c/ha. In 100 kg of green mass, there are 21–25 feed units, and in 100 kg of hay – 3–5 kg of digestible protein.

The culture is characterized by high frost resistance and good resistance to diseases, including rust and powdery mildew. It quickly recovers after grazing and mowing, which allows for two to three harvests per year when used on pastures or meadows. The best time for mowing is the end of heading before flowering begins, when stems are still not coarse. For sowing, it is recommended to use clean, weed-free seeds with a rate of 10–12 kg/ha (or 100–120 g/100 sqm). The plant grows well on moist clay soils, withstands flooding for up to 30 days and shows high winter hardiness.

Timothy grass 'Kievskaya early' is suitable for both feed and turf cultures. In the feed sector, it is used for the production of hay, silage, and grass meal; it is valued for its digestible protein content of not less than 10% and high nutritional value for cows, horses, and rabbits. When greening, the plant is often included in turf grass mixtures due to its density and wind resistance. For successful cultivation, moderate temperatures (from +5°C to 20°C), sufficient soil moisture (70–75% of the norm), and regular application of nitrogen, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are required.