[MAIPC] Microstegium cutting

[Mark Frey]

I don't know about the ability to ripen after cutting specifically for this
species but it is certainly true in other species that viable seeds can be
produced after cutting in the flowering stage. Evolutionary it seems likely
it is true for many species.

On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 9:32 AM Stephen Hiltner <stevehiltner at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Johnny Randall
>>>
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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
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>>> *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?
>>>
>>>
>>>
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