Wicked Tuff Turf Timothy Grass Seed

The gold standard of premium horse hay — the clean, dust-free, leafy forage grass that the equine market asks for by name.

Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) is a cool-season perennial — it grows in the cooler parts of the year and a stand lasts 3–5+ years (overseed thin stands to extend it). It is the most recognized hay grass in North America, the backbone of northeastern hay production for over two centuries. It is a bunch-type grass (it grows in upright tufts, topped by its distinctive cylindrical “cat's-tail” seed heads) and produces premium-quality, clean, dust-free, leafy hay that commands top prices — especially for horses, and as preferred forage for cattle, sheep, and goats. It is cold-hardy, performs well on heavier soils, and blends naturally with legumes like red clover and alfalfa for high-protein mixed hay. Our seed is uncoated and tested for purity and germination.

Key Benefits

•     The premier equine choice: clean, dust-free, leafy hay horse owners seek out.

•     Exceptional winter hardiness: a rugged perennial for the harshest northern winters.

•     Reliable establishment: sprouts quickly and establishes easily on heavier soils.

•     Superior blending: the classic alfalfa and red-clover companion for high-protein hay.

•     Consistent yields: a dependable spring harvest, year after year.

•     Clean, uncoated seed: no fillers, coatings, or dyes.

Best Uses

•     Horse hay production (premium market)

•     Livestock hay and pasture systems

•     Timothy-alfalfa and timothy-clover mixes

•     Northern New England and upper Midwest forage programs

•     Small-acreage hay operations

Important Notes

Timothy has a shallow, fibrous root system. That is a double-edged trait: it makes the grass easy to establish, but it limits drought tolerance and makes it vulnerable to winter heaving. Plant it where rainfall is reliable (about 25+ inches annually) or where you can irrigate — avoid droughty, sandy soils. When grazing, leave a 3–4 inch stubble to protect those shallow roots and keep the stand healthy. This is a forage and hay grass, not a residential lawn or high-traffic turf.

Why Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?

Every bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination, and tested so you know what you are planting — consistent, clean, uncoated seed for hay producers who sell into the premium market.