VIK 85 Timopheeva is a mid-season perennial grass species of the Poaceae family, bred at the Research Institute of Forage crops using complex hybrid populations from the Moscow 362 and Moscow 5 varieties with the application of chemical mutagenesis. The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness and medium drought resistance, making it suitable for cultivation in a wide range of climatic conditions.
The forage plant offers nutritious hay formation: the bush height is 100–120 cm, leaves are grayish-green in color, and inflorescences have a cylindrical shape. Seeds are cell-like, measuring 1.5–2 mm in length and 0.5–1 mm in width; meanwhile, one kilogram of hay contains 3 to 5 kg of digestible protein. In green mass, grain reaches 21–25 feed units per 100 kg, while leaves make up 50–65% of the total mass.
Seed yield is 500–600 kg/ha, with dry matter fluctuating within the range of 12–13 t/ha. Crude protein content reaches 13.7%. The culture is resistant to heterosporiosis and is suitable for both mowing and pasture use on medium and heavy loam soils. Due to its nutritional properties and good digestibility, it is widely used as feed material for livestock.
