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“This may even require feeding some hay in the fall to allow the tall fescue good growth,” said White. “For planning purposes, producers should try to enter the winter months with about three-quarters ton of hay per Cow in addition to one acre of stockpiled tall fescue per cow.”
Concerning nitrogen fertilization, White said that Virginia farmers are often reluctant to apply nitrogen on tall fescue sods that are obviously under drought stress. Often, farmers will wait until rains come and the sod “greens up” before applying nitrogen.
This is a mistake, White warned. “Nitrogen applied on dry sod is not lost, does not injure the plants, and will be there to give the grass a rapid boost when moisture does arrive,” he explained. “Waiting for a good rain before applying the nitrogen loses valuable growing time for the tall fescue.”
Nitrogen needs to be applied in most areas by August 15 in order for the tall fescue to have time to accumulate growth in the fall.
For more information on stockpiling fescue, contact your local Extension Agent.
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