As a general rule, most forage for horse hay should be harvested at the boot to early head stage (seed head emerging through the leaves). This will provide higher quality hay. The boot stage usually occurs at 3-4 weeks of new growth.
These resources are brought to you by the Cooperative Extension System and your Local Institution
Welcome
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America.
eXtension: more mind reach
Have a question? Try asking one of our Experts
At what stage of maturity should most forages be harvested for hay?
Last Updated: November 01, 2006
Have a specific question? Try asking one of our Experts
Unlike most other resources on the web, we have experts from Universities around the country ready to answer your questions.
This resource area was created by the: Horses community
