Abstract
Compatible ability of galega (Galega orientalis Lam.) with timothy (Phleum pratense L.) varieties was estimated with the dry matter yields and the ratio of legume in the mixture grasslands for 6 years after seeding. Growth of galega was not so vigorous as compared with that of timothy, and the establishment of timothy succeeded in their mixture grassland. The ratio of legume for galega was about 30% in average at 6th year. Mixture with galega kept vegetation which timothy was main species in the grassland, and it performed about 10% or 4% higher yield than that of mixture with alfalfa or red clover respectively. The competitive ability of galega was higher to a middle heading variety than early one of timothy. Results of this study indicate that galega has compatible characteristics with timothy in the mixture grassland.
