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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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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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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