Understanding Senescence and Optimizing Growth

What happens here

The farmer further explains the concept of 'senescence,' where grass allowed to go to seed dedicates energy to reproduction rather than leaf growth. This results in less palatable and nutritious forage for cattle. The goal is to keep the grass in a vigorous growth cycle by mowing, which forces the plant to focus on producing more leafy material. This approach applies even to home lawns: mowing higher promotes healthier grass and reduces weeds.

Goal: Optimize grass growth by preventing senescence and promoting leafy material.