Cool-season Forage Grasses: Tall Fescue, Orchardgrass, Bluegrass, and Timothy
CCD-CP-27
Cool-season Forage Grasses: Tall Fescue, Orchardgrass, Bluegrass, and Timothy
Cool-season Forage Grasses: Tall Fescue, Orchardgrass, Bluegrass, and Timothy
Authored by: Matthew Ernst Cheryl Kaiser
Abstract
Tall fescue, orchardgrass, bluegrass, and timothy are the dominant forage grasses in Kentucky. They have potential for the cash hay market and for intensive grazing. Significant price premiums may be possible for high-quality hay. Timothy hay, either alone or in mixtures with alfalfa, is much desired by horse owners. Historically, timothy has been an important seed crop in Kentucky; however, at present only a small acreage of timothy is grown for seed.
Core Details
Publication ID
CCD-CP-27
Status
Minor Revision
Publication Date
May 5, 2014
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes