Weed Control - New Hay Field

Mike42678

New User
Planted this field about June 1. Timothy, Alfalfa, Orchard Grass mix. It's doing surprisingly well considering the lack of rain. But of course it's loaded with weeds. It's been 60 days and I'd like to cut for weed control. The stand is not very high and probably won't rake very well. Any problems leaving the cuttings lay on the field? I don't think there is enough there to smother the growing plants. Any advise on this? Thanks in advance.
 
As with most hay fields, you will have "areas" throughout the field that will be "good". THese areas if cut and left lay "might" smother out the young plants underneath. Generally I think your idea will work and not cause problems. Monitor those thick spots, you may have to go in there and ted those areas after about a week-10 days so as to let sunlight through to the plants underneath.
 
Should be okay.

Years ago for the Government program you had to
mow off some ground for Set Aside Acres.

We would seed alfalfa and grass mix in the spring
with a cover crop of oats. We mowed it and left it
lay and the seeding would always come back up
through the oats clippings just fine. Sometimes
the clippings would be almost 4 foot tall.

Gary
 

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Back
Top