Mowing alfalfa
#1
Mowing alfalfa
Im combining some alfalfa and clover in one of my plots. It says to mow the alfalfa when it gets about 12 inches. Should I just mow without worrying about the clover? Also should I keep it around 10 inches throughout growth?
Im confused because the farmers around here dont mow their alfalfa.
Is it that important to get the clippings out? Is my blower sufficient?
Im confused because the farmers around here dont mow their alfalfa.
Is it that important to get the clippings out? Is my blower sufficient?
#2
RE: Mowing alfalfa
I used Alfa rack for one of my food plots. Alfa & clover mix. I mowed it just same as do other clover plots. Its not going to hurt it. Farmers are likely waitng to bail it when its higher so get more hay for their horses. I'd leave the clippings on the ground. Its compost fertilizer for the plot.
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kansas city, Missouri
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RE: Mowing alfalfa
yea i would mow it at eight inches because the deer like the fresher bottom part of the plant rather than the top which is old. and i dont think its important to get the clippings out
#4
RE: Mowing alfalfa
No, leaving the clippings won't harm the food plot unless you let the alfalfa get too high before you mow it. We made this mistake one year and when we mowed it in some places the clippings drowned out the clover. As long as you mow it at the recommended times you have nothing to worry about.