|
Thu, Nov 4, 10 at 8:58
| I forgot to ask in my other question about the haybale I scored in the middle of the road. I wanted to see if people thought that Timothy hay was considered a green or a brown. I am assuming it is a brown because it is somewhat dry, though I'm sure it has more nitrogen and moisture than leaves. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| This is my understanding of the green vs brown question. Hay is a grass. Any grass that is cut while green remains a green even if it has dried to "brown". If it is allowed to turn brown and die and THEN harvested, it is a brown. |
|
| Hays are grasses that retain, over a long time, the high protein levels that make them a good food source for ruminants so they will always be a "green" even when they fade to that dull brown color. |
|
| That is good to know, I wasn't really sure. I know that Timothy has pretty low nutrient level. What do you think of straw? I assume it is a brown. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Soil Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.