Show cutting alfalfa at iowa state college it has been found alint more alfalfa tiny hay Is secured in that state from two cuttings than from three to allow the hay to become so mature however increases tile amount of leaf spot in turn reduces reduce the number of leaves left on plants when they are cut for tills this reason two cuttings usually will riot not provide the best quality hay the best time to cut alfalfa Is when it Is I 1 one me fourth to one tenth in bloom four cuttings a year will usually kill the stand in two years |