Publication Date
1997
Description
Results of this experiment revealed that dry matter yield of five Napier grass species increased with higher stubble and that a delay in closing date had produced a negative effect on regrowth for the following season, especially, when low cutting height had been imposed. The nitrogen and phosphorus percentage in leaf and stem materials were not affected by cutting height. Potassium percentage and NDF% were lower for herbage with 0 cm cutting height compared to 30 cm cutting. Among the different cutting intensities, 20 cm and 30 cm cutting height can be recommended through the growing season.
Citation
Jorgensen, S T.; Tudsri, S; Pookpakdi, A; and Stolen, O, "Effects of Cutting Height on Yield and Quality of Five Napier Cultivars" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 2.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session22/2
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Effects of Cutting Height on Yield and Quality of Five Napier Cultivars
Results of this experiment revealed that dry matter yield of five Napier grass species increased with higher stubble and that a delay in closing date had produced a negative effect on regrowth for the following season, especially, when low cutting height had been imposed. The nitrogen and phosphorus percentage in leaf and stem materials were not affected by cutting height. Potassium percentage and NDF% were lower for herbage with 0 cm cutting height compared to 30 cm cutting. Among the different cutting intensities, 20 cm and 30 cm cutting height can be recommended through the growing season.
