I recently purchased some property and has about 52 acres of open hay field. I put fertilizer and potash on the 52 acres after my first cut. The timing couldn't have been better, since it rained the next day. I currently have coastal bermuda and it looks beautiful right now. I don't think we are going to get anymore rain and I'm afraid the heat may hurt the grass. How long can coastal handle 100 degree weather before I start to have problems? I have a guy that is going to cut and bale the hay sometime late next week. Any recommendations or advice?

#1
Posted 19 July 2017 - 06:02 PM
#2
Posted 19 July 2017 - 08:31 PM
IMO, a few days of hot weather isn't going to do much if any harm.:.sounds like it's going to get cut next week so I wouldn't worry too much.
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#3
Posted 19 July 2017 - 08:56 PM
Coastal is pretty drought tolerant if that's what you're worried about. The heat itself will have no measurable affect on it, esp. if it's gonna be cut in 10 days or so. I wouldn't worry about a thing.
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#4
Posted 19 July 2017 - 09:43 PM
I'm selling the hay and the last cutting was about a month ago. I know it can take some heat, but I just wanted to be sure about this since I put a good amount of money on the fertilizer. I got it tested and was told it was 19% protein (test results came back today). It sounds pretty good to me. Not trying to advertise, but here is what I have http://www.whitneytxhay.com. The grass is probably about 2 feet tall by now.
#5
Posted 19 July 2017 - 10:10 PM
I appreciate the feedback. It sounds like I'm in the clear on ruining the expensive grass. Any other feedback is welcome. Again, I apologize if you think the link is spam. Just wanted you to see what I am working with.
#6
Posted 20 July 2017 - 06:14 AM
#7
Posted 20 July 2017 - 06:57 PM
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll ride it out and see how it goes.
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