Switchgrass Maintenence Question

[Mike O]

Got a great stand (End of second growing season) of switchgrass behind my house. Will the dead switchgrass thats now standing inhibit new growth next spring/summer? Everything I have read so far is to leave it alone and not burn until weeds/shrubs start to show up.

 

[buckdeer1]

I kept mine mowed at about 12 inches for the first couple year,but if growing well I wouldn't hesitate to burn right before a rain in spring

 

[Turkey Creek]

I wouldn't hesitate to burn it in the Spring prior to the Switch greening up every 2-3 years.

 

[Bill]

It will grow right through the old stuff.

 

[Mike O]

Sounds like the concensus here is to leave it alone next year and the old thatch won't supress new growth.