[MAIPC] Microstegium cutting

[Mark Frey]

Agreed. You want to cut as close to flowering as possible. Now through mid
September in DC.

On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 9:16 AM Randall, John L <jrandall at email.unc.edu>
wrote:

> I recommend to folks (down here in NC) that now is a good time to scalp
> Microstegium. What perennials are there will re-sprout and take the site. I
> would wait a bit if they are not taking it below typical mower deck height.
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> *From:* MAIPC <maipc-bounces at lists.maipc.org> *On Behalf Of *Muth, Norris
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> *Sent:* Monday, August 27, 2018 9:07 AM
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> *Subject:* [MAIPC] Microstegium cutting
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> Hi all,
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> I know this info exists in several places – but I thought I’d exercise
> your collective brains.
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> I’m looking for a quick reminder on the *optimal height* at which to cut
> Microstegium. I know timing is also important – but the person who asked me
> is looking to do it ASAP (i.e. their cutting time is fixed to lat August).
> Mostly the concern is – could you easily leave it too tall?
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> Thanks!
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