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Well I’m thinking now because my cut hay keeps getting rained on, that I might end up needing more hay. So I think I’ll it it for green feed.
Everything I read says make sure alfalfa has been emerged for over sixty days before cutting it. Should I be worried that cutting it will hurt it’s regrow the and recovery?
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Originally posted by Sheepwheat View PostWell I’m thinking now because my cut hay keeps getting rained on, that I might end up needing more hay. So I think I’ll it it for green feed.
Everything I read says make sure alfalfa has been emerged for over sixty days before cutting it. Should I be worried that cutting it will hurt it’s regrow the and recovery?
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Sounds like I am thinking this through too much. Using rocket science where it’s not needed. Thanks everyone.
Thinking of cutting it early next week here.
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So I ended up cutting those oats mid August. Seems like alfalfa is regrowing ok, but slowly, been wet enough for sure. I just hope it grows enough before killing frost. Thanks all for the advice. Set my mind at ease for sure. Ended up hay secure with some to sell as well.Last edited by Sheepwheat; Sep 3, 2020, 17:03.
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Originally posted by Sheepwheat View PostSo I ended up cutting those oats mid August. Seems like alfalfa is regrowing ok, but slowly, been wet enough for sure. I just hope it grows enough before killing frost. Thanks all for the advice. Set my mind at ease for sure. Ended up hay secure with some to sell as well.
Can’t beat alfalfa for the economics or productivity. ðŸ€
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Originally posted by woodland View PostHaving extra feed is always a good thing. Currently sitting on a few years of extra feed here and and it takes the thought of the next drought almost completely away. Alfalfa is an amazing plant and we use it in all our pastures too. We feed on it in the winter, feed on it in the muddy spring, basically abuse it and generally it comes back. The first stuff we planted (40% AC Grazeland alfalfa 60% orchard grass) was 15 years or so ago and now it’s getting tired and due for a rotation.
Can’t beat alfalfa for the economics or productivity. ðŸ€
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