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Hoyt_Viper 08-01-2008 07:49 AM

Alfalfa
 
I planted my alfalfa in early spring. It came up good but with a ton of weeds. I just cut to about 3 inches....will it come back in time for a decent ffod plot for fall?

M.Magis 08-01-2008 10:26 AM

RE: Alfalfa
 
Yes, you should be fine, assuming the weeds are in check.

farm hunter 08-01-2008 10:17 PM

RE: Alfalfa
 
Alfalfa is vigourous - and for 2-3 years it can absolutely dominate a field. - But it ihas to get established and 6.5Ph is kind if critical - If it grew well in year 1 - expect good things for Year #2 and after. It sometimes grows well with timothy, or other grasses (Bovine typeplot) - and has excellent biomass - unless you have many many deer/square mile - you'll probably need to mow it 2x per year - I would leave the clippings on - but if your soil is really fertile - removing them is OK.

Fh



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