Tall Fescue & Orchardgrass
Grazing Response
Dr. Ray Smith
Laura Schwer
Tom Keene
Methods
Two similar plants, tall fescue and
orchardgrass, were chosen from
greenhouse.
Both were managed the same for 6
months:
Clipped ~once per month
Supplied with good fertility (N,P, K) and
water
Methods
Both plants simulate rotational grazing.
clipped to a 3.5 inch height
Initially
Then clipped again at 3.5 inches four
weeks later
Orchardgrass is on the left.
Tall fescue is on the right.
Day 1
Orchardgrass Tall Fescue
Day 2
Orchardgrass Tall Fescue
Day 3
Orchardgrass Tall Fescue
Day 4
Orchardgrass Tall Fescue
Day 5
Orchardgrass Tall Fescue
Day 6
Orchardgrass Tall Fescue
Day 7
Orchardgrass Tall Fescue