Vitava

Focus on Forage Productivity

The 'Vitava' timothy grass variety, developed by the Institute of Forage Crops of UAAS, is specifically designed for establishing long-term meadows and pastures. In the context of Ukrainian animal husbandry, this variety is valued for its yield stability and rapid regrowth capability after mowing or grazing cycles.

Agronomic Applications

Farmers select 'Vitava' to address specific operational needs:

• Long-term Pasture Establishment: The variety exhibits excellent winter hardiness and maintains optimal stand density for 5–7 years without thinning.
• Intensive Grazing: Due to its high aftermath growth, 'Vitava' serves as a reliable component in pasture mixtures, providing livestock with nutritious forage even during dry summer months.
• Hay and Silage Production: A favorable leaf-to-stem ratio ensures high nutritional value, making the forage highly palatable for all types of livestock.

Practical application shows that 'Vitava' performs best on loamy and sandy loam soils with adequate moisture levels. Integrating this variety into crop rotations allows farms to significantly reduce winter feeding costs by maintaining a high protein content in dry matter. The variety is an economically sound investment for farms focused on maximizing forage yield while minimizing the annual expenses associated with re-seeding forage plots.