Harvesting

• The first cut is taken at 9-10 weeks after planting
• Subsequent cuts are taken after 4-6 weeks or when plant attains a height of 1.5 m
• Annually at least 6-8 cuts are possible
• In order to encourage quicker regeneration from the basal buds, stubbles of 10-15 cm are left out at harvest
• Green fodder yield ranges 200-250 t/ha/year from 6-8 cuttings