Posted by picassomcp on August 09, 2013 at 11:15:51 from (50.107.36.81):
I am looking for opinions on whether or not I should cut my hay, heres the story.
Mostly clover/grass hay fields. 1st cut was cut July 3rd, put up right away. That was about 36 days ago. Now the clover is about 16-18" tall, the grass is about 12" tall. I'm looking to get the most yield I can so I'm thinking about cutting so I can get some regrowth and hopefully another cutting. If I cut it now, I would certainly get less bales than I did on first cutting as it was more like 20"tall at first cutting, however if the next 36 days are like the last 36 days, I should have 16-18" tall hay again, correct? then I could take a third cutting. 36 days from now is approx Sept 15th, about first frost time here in Central MN. Or, I could not cut now, wait 2 weeks or so then cut 2nd crop at say 20" but not have a third cutting. Would this net me more hay than 2 shorter cuttings?
This is just my 3rd year of making hay, still doing alot of learning. I appreciate any help or advice you have to offer.
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