Publication Date
1997
Description
Intensive utilization of autumn regrowth for forage production was compared to other autumn treatments in nine seed production fields of meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis) during 1993-96. Uncut plots without a N application in autumn always had the lowest number of reproductive tillers and the lowest subsequent year seed yields. Intensive utilization of regrowth, by application of 80 kg N ha-1 immediately after seed harvest and forage harvests in September or October, did not have any negative impact on the following yearsí seed yields. Delaying forage harvest from 10 September to 10 October increased forage yields, but lowered the forage quality.
Citation
Havstad, Lars T., "Utilization of Regrowth for Forage in Seed Stands of Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis Huds.)" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 9.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session25/9
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Utilization of Regrowth for Forage in Seed Stands of Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis Huds.)
Intensive utilization of autumn regrowth for forage production was compared to other autumn treatments in nine seed production fields of meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis) during 1993-96. Uncut plots without a N application in autumn always had the lowest number of reproductive tillers and the lowest subsequent year seed yields. Intensive utilization of regrowth, by application of 80 kg N ha-1 immediately after seed harvest and forage harvests in September or October, did not have any negative impact on the following yearsí seed yields. Delaying forage harvest from 10 September to 10 October increased forage yields, but lowered the forage quality.
