Timothy
phleum pratense
Timothy (phleum pratense) is a perennial grass grown throughout the Northern region of the United States and Canada. It is high in fiber, and when cut late, can be attributed to improved milk production in dairy cattle. The racehorse industry relies heavily on timothy as a source of feed. Many animal care experts recommend it due to its seeming ease on various animals’ digestive systems and its promotion of bowel regularity.
Specifications
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| Premium Horse | Fine to thick stem (depending on customer preference), very green color, very little to no brown leaf, younger cut, soft texture, no weeds |
| #1 Horse | Fine to thick stem (depending on customer preference), very green color, little to no brown leaf, younger to slightly mature cut, medium to soft texture, very minimal to no weeds |
| Premium Dairy | Fine to thick stem (depending on customer preference), medium to good green color, some brown leaf, slightly mature to mature cut, soft to hard texture, slight weed mixture allowed |
| Low Premium Dairy | Fine to thick stem (depending on customer preference), light to good green color, some brown leaf, slightly mature to mature cut, soft to hard texture, some weed mixture allowed, slight rain on allowed |
| #1 Cattle | Fine to thick stem (depending on customer preference), low to medium green color, heavier brown leaf, slightly mature to mature cut, soft to hard texture, heavier weed mix, rain on allowed |
| #2 Cattle | Fine to thick stem (depending on customer preference), none to low green color, heavy brown leaf, slightly mature to over mature cut, soft to hard texture, heavy weed mix and heavy rain on allowed |
Packaging Options
Finishing and Packaging Services:
Single-Compressed (50-60 kg) raw material from the field.
Double-Compressed bales processed from raw material.
Full Bale (55-60 kg) Dimensions: 24”H x 20”W x 17"D
Half-cut (25-30 kg) Dimensions: 12”H x 20”Wx 17"D
Sleeve 4-cut (430-460 kg) Dimensions:
Mag Bale: 34”H x 47”W x 42”D
Big Bale: 30”H x 45”W x 45”D
Wrapped Options:
For use with Full Bale and Half-cut packaging.
Harvest/Yields
Pacific Northwest (PNW): Typically harvested two times per year. Average yearly yields are around 7-8 tons/acre. 1st cutting begins in early June and continues through July. 2nd cutting begins mid to late August (dependent on weather conditions) and continues into September.