I planted my alfa Rack about the same time as my clover. It took a little longer to get going but is in full swing now. I had to mow the clover to choke out the weeds but havent touched the alfalfa even though the weeds are as tall as the alfalfa. If I mow the alfalfa, will it grow back or should I just let it go and let the deer find the alfalfa?

Jeff,
Have you considered using some Arrest on the Alfalfa? It will kill the weeds and not bother the Alfalfa. For that matter, you can use Arrest on your Clover too- but I do agree on cutting the Clover to help choke out the weeds as well.

If you cut the Alfalfa, then you get hit with a week long heat wave- it may stunt the growth somewhat and/or really dry out your soil as now you have more sun/heat reaching the soil rather than being absorbed bythe alfalfa. How low were you planning on cutting the Alfalfa downif you cut it?

I say, go with the Arrest. It's a selective Herbacide that'll get rid of the weeds you seek to lose.

Rob

My alfalfa plot is pretty much not accessible by vehicle and is 3/4 acre in size. I dont see myself spraying by hand for weeds ( I dont have 4 wheeler or tractor). I have a lawn tractor that I pull a bushhogger with and would be cutting it anywhere from 10 to 14 inches.

I cut my clover down to 6 inches and it is growing quite well after the weeds were choked.

I went and looked at the alfalfa today and it hasnt bloomed yet, so would it be best to wait until its bloomed before cutting or now. I will wait until I know its gonna rain so the soil and alfalfa wont dry out.

I may be a bit more experienced next year, as this is my first with the alfalfa!