Growing
Growing Seasons
Hays are grouped into two categories: Cool Season and Warm Season.
Cool season plants begin their growth and/or are planted in the spring or early summer. Most of their growth occurs during the coolest months of the year.
Examples of Cool Season Hays are:
Grasses
- Rye Grass
- Kentucky Blue Grass
- Orchard Grass
- Brome Grass
- Fescue
- Timothy
Legumes
- Alfalfa
- Alsike Clover
- Arrowleaf Clover
- Birdsfoot Trefoil
- Common Vetch
- Red Clover
- Sweet Clover
- Winter Pea
Warm season plants begin their growth and/or are planted in the spring or early summer. The majority of their growth occurs during the warmest months of the year.
Examples of Warm Season Hays are:
Grasses
- Bermuda Grass
- Switch Grass
- Millet
- Sudan Grass
Legumes
- Alyce Clover
- Cowpea
- Lezedeza (Korean, Servicea and Striate)
Grass Growth and Regrowth for Improved Management from Oregon State Univ. Forage Information System