Douglas
Well-known member
Okay, first question: I have fescue on the ground since last Saturday afternoon. Has been rain on several times but is still green underneath. Only one mostly sunny day. Tomorrow looks good for drying and I can probably get it bailed late in the day. I can tedder and rake tomorrow and get it dry enough to bale.
How do I determine from looking at it if it is worth bailing? Or would you just tedder enough to not smother the grass and forget it.
Next question: Since cutting the fescue it has really jumped. We are expecting more rain next week. Would you try more fertilizer and a second cutting in a few weeks? I have a strong stand of new MaxQ fescue planted last fall and I wonder if a little fertilizer would help in improving establishment anyway.
Last question: If the hay is poor what is it worth as a filler? At this point it will probably cost 15 dollars per roll (5X6) to finish. I normally have winter annuals to supplement winter hay.
How do I determine from looking at it if it is worth bailing? Or would you just tedder enough to not smother the grass and forget it.
Next question: Since cutting the fescue it has really jumped. We are expecting more rain next week. Would you try more fertilizer and a second cutting in a few weeks? I have a strong stand of new MaxQ fescue planted last fall and I wonder if a little fertilizer would help in improving establishment anyway.
Last question: If the hay is poor what is it worth as a filler? At this point it will probably cost 15 dollars per roll (5X6) to finish. I normally have winter annuals to supplement winter hay.