Cool Season Annual
Corn is an upright annual grass that is the King of Forages. It normally is a full season crop that will not regrow after grazing or cutting. It will not tolerate much competition at early growth stages. It is quite drought and heat tolerant, but has a fairly high water requirement. Salinity tolerance is low as is the flooding tolerance. It has a strong deep fibrous root system.
Seeds per pound: 2000 Seeds/sq ft/pound 0.05
Uses:
- Erosion control
- Soil builder
- Nitrogen scavenger
- Weed suppression\
- Stockpile grazing potential
- Hay potential
Strengths:
- Shear biomass production
- Feed quality
- Provides shelter
Concerns:
Starch content at maturity (acidosis), high nutrient requirement.
Grazing:
Excellent. Stockpiled grazing – feed quantity, quality and shelter. Does not regrow after cutting/grazing.
Hay:
Good. Drydown is a concern as is trying to put into round bales. Silage is easier.
Mycorrhizal support? Yes
