Descriptor: MATURITY DAY FOR HAY HARVEST (HAY_DAY)

Definition:

Maturity for hay forage harvest. For biennials, Julian day in the second year of growth when 50% of the plants have open flowers. For annuals, days after seeding when 50% of the plants have open flowers.

Crop:

Category:

Phenological descriptors

Status:

Crop Germplasm Committee approved

Data Type:

Numeric descriptor

Maximum Length:

4

Comment:

The sample population size must be included with each observation. Include field planting or field transplanting dates in the growth environment or comment fields.

Responsible Site:

North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station  (NC7)