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  • db-75
    Junior Member
    • Aug 2001
    • 9
    #1

    2nd cut alfalfa

    we heard that u can safely 2nd cut alfalfa after a killing frost. looking at the forecast that will be soon. we have never 2nd cut before and am looking for some feed back and input. thanx
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    • emiled
      Member
      • Oct 2000
      • 75
      #2
      A killing frost for alfalfa is probably around minus 8 so it takes a major frost... I don't see much of a problem if the plant has basically become dormant but I've passed your question onto one of our forage experts ... Will submit his reply shortly ....

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        • rosco
          Member
          • Oct 2000
          • 84
          #3
          We had a low of -6.5 last night. I went and did a second cut of my low spots in my alfalfa field, left the high land to trap snow. Crop in the low land was tilted over pretty good from the frost. With the lack of moisture lately the plants were basically dormant anyway.

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            • bthomas
              Junior Member
              • Oct 2001
              • 3
              #4
              In the east we always take a second cut. What we are concerned about is taking a third cut after the end of August. If a farmer wants to take a third cut in the fall we suggest waiting until the plants harden off ( stop growing). This usually occurs following a temperature drop below -6 celsius. I would also suggest mowing high so as to leave a good amount of stubble to collect snow.

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