Sunflowers for doves- when to mow?

danf
Major Contributor

Transplanted Boilermaker

Posts: 4,849

Sunflowers for doves- when to mow? Jul 21, 2008 15:31:32 GMT -5

Quote

Post by danf on Jul 21, 2008 15:31:32 GMT -5

There is some remnants of a sunflower field in the pasture at dadfsr's house. The field was planted last year for my cousin's wedding and what's come up this year is all volunteer. A decent stand, but nowhere like last year. Last year none of it could be mowed until after the original wedding date (Sept. 1), but this year it's wide open....

So, if there's 5-8 acres of sunflowers, what would you all suggest for a mowing schedule?

Object to logging?
Try using plastic toilet paper!

huxbux Guest	Sunflowers for doves- when to mow? Jul 21, 2008 16:17:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by huxbux on Jul 21, 2008 16:17:32 GMT -5 I would wait until a week before the season starts and cut wide swaths through it leaving a few 10' wide rows standing.

parrothead Major Contributor disk for sale Posts: 4,462	Sunflowers for doves- when to mow? Jul 21, 2008 17:45:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parrothead on Jul 21, 2008 17:45:15 GMT -5 I tried sunflowers for doves but never had much luck. I have 2 acres of winter wheat that the farmer left for me in my field. I will cut some of it7-10 days before season starts. Then cut more as needed

Sunflowers for doves- when to mow?

Post by danf on Jul 21, 2008 15:31:32 GMT -5

Post by huxbux on Jul 21, 2008 16:17:32 GMT -5

Post by parrothead on Jul 21, 2008 17:45:15 GMT -5