[MAIPC] Microstegium cutting

[Stephen Hiltner]

Related question: If one delays until the seeds are beginning to emerge
from the stem, might they mature despite being mowed at that point?

On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 9:27 AM Mark Frey <runcator at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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>>
>> Johnny Randall
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>> Johnny Randall, PhD
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>> Director of Conservation
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>> North Carolina Botanical Garden
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>> University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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>> C – 919.923.0100
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>> *From:* MAIPC <maipc-bounces at lists.maipc.org> *On Behalf Of *Muth,
>> Norris (MUTH)
>> *Sent:* Monday, August 27, 2018 9:07 AM
>> *To:* MAIPC Listserve <maipc at lists.maipc.org>
>> *Subject:* [MAIPC] Microstegium cutting
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>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I know this info exists in several places – but I thought I’d exercise
>> your collective brains.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
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