Sericia does not do well for hay when mixed with other grasses. I think Broomstraw will take it over if the soil is acidic, so whatever you plant you need to lime the soil and reduce acidity.
I don't know if horses like sericia hay or not, cows here in SC like it. To manage it for hay you first need a solid stand with out other grass to mix in because of the curing process. For cured hay, cut hay for 2 hours during the heat of the day.(this should finish cutting 6 acres) Have rake and baler ready to go. In normally hot dry weather the hay should be ready to bale. Look at the stems of sericia. When the top 2 inches are dry and crisp, which usually takes less than 2 hours, the hay is ready to rake and bale. Bales will be heavy and you think they will heat, but they will cure out. If the hay gets too dry, the leaves will shatter off when raking and baling.
Mosty important part: Cut the hay before it gets over a foot tall, other wise there will be thick stems at the bottom which the cows won't eat.
I understand sericia does not make good hay in Kansas, but it does here. Don't know what the difference is. Yes, it is drouth resistant.
My understanding is that alfalfa has to be baled about the same way, But I've never had alfalfa, dosen't do well here.
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