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<blockquote data-quote="Popcorn" data-source="post: 5321369" data-attributes="member: 20151"><p>There are a couple factors to consider. 1st is the response to browse as a young plant and up till pollination. If the plant is bitten or cut off above the first node or above any stem node it will continue to set buds and branch out. If at any time it is cut below that 1st node it is most usually terminated and will not continue to grow. 2nd is the point in the plants productive life when due to stress, age, nutrients, weather, disease or browse it abandons node development / bud set for the greater need of seed production. It is similar to final seed set which is the point when the developing seed become viable the plant ceases to need energy from the leaves therefore stops producing leaf stems and leaves. Either way the plant is done and will cease production but may to exist for a period of time but is no longer productive. Not all plants terminate as quickly as soybeans but they are a good example of stopping node development as seeds mature and terminating as soon as seeds are viable. I have never attempted what you mention but would suggest that if you do mow it high and before the first seed set matures. Im not sure you would acheive a net gain from this practice.</p><p>If you wish I can suggest some blends of summer plot food and soil building crops that will produce tons of matter per acre while producing some food and lots of cover rather than the few pounds of matter from buckwheat</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Popcorn, post: 5321369, member: 20151"] There are a couple factors to consider. 1st is the response to browse as a young plant and up till pollination. If the plant is bitten or cut off above the first node or above any stem node it will continue to set buds and branch out. If at any time it is cut below that 1st node it is most usually terminated and will not continue to grow. 2nd is the point in the plants productive life when due to stress, age, nutrients, weather, disease or browse it abandons node development / bud set for the greater need of seed production. It is similar to final seed set which is the point when the developing seed become viable the plant ceases to need energy from the leaves therefore stops producing leaf stems and leaves. Either way the plant is done and will cease production but may to exist for a period of time but is no longer productive. Not all plants terminate as quickly as soybeans but they are a good example of stopping node development as seeds mature and terminating as soon as seeds are viable. I have never attempted what you mention but would suggest that if you do mow it high and before the first seed set matures. Im not sure you would acheive a net gain from this practice. If you wish I can suggest some blends of summer plot food and soil building crops that will produce tons of matter per acre while producing some food and lots of cover rather than the few pounds of matter from buckwheat [/QUOTE]
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