Should I cut winter wheat?

[SWThomas]

I planted some Hot Spot a while back and the winter wheat has taken off more than anything else. It's very high now and I was wondering if it needs to be cut? Or am I suppose to just let it keep growing as much as it can? The deer don't seem to be too interested in it.

[cwanty03]

still early 4 the deer 2 hit it......how tall?

[SWThomas]

Originally Posted by cwanty03

still early 4 the deer 2 hit it......how tall?

At least 2 feet. So they're suppose to eat it later in winter?

[haystack]

SWThomas...I'm guessing you might be referring to the Buckwheat in your plot.


If this is the one, then its definitely Buckwheat. The only downside to not cutting this, is it could go to seed and become a unwanted plant later. Deer usually eat buckwheat, but its pretty far down on the list. If deer aren't touching it, then I would cut it rather then take a chance of it going to seed. Its very easy to cut and kill. Its a short lived annual and won't try to regrow. Frost might be a while in your area, otherwise I would just wait for that to kill it.

Winter Wheat looks a lot like Winter Rye and Oats when its growing. Here's a pic of Winter Wheat planted 5 weeks ago.

[cwanty03]

good education right there! yes are you sure it is winter wheat....like haystack was kinda saying is idk if i ever seen it 2 ft. tall! let us know.....!

[SWThomas]

I just checked the description of Hot Spot on Biologic's site and it is buckwheat. I'll go take care of it today with a weedeater.

[cwanty03]

there ya go!!!