OCR Text |
Show Cutting Alfalfa At Iowa State college It has been found that more alfalfa hay Is secured se-cured in that state from two cuttings than from three. To allow the hay to become so mature, however, increases the amount of leaf spot, which In turn reduces the number of leaves left on plants when they are cut. For this reason two cuttings usually will not provide the best quality hay. The best time to cut alfalfa is when it is one-fourth to one-tenth in bloom. Four cuttings a year will usually kill the stand In two years. |