Date

Location

Cultural System

Vitazyme/Fertilization

Results

1997

Madera, California

Variety:  Piper Sudan (non-hybrid)

Planting date:  July 1997

Seeding rate:  50 lb/acre

Harvest date:  unknown

Vitazyme was applied at 13 oz/acre at planting in July; the seeds were broadcast on the soil surface, sprayed, and covered with a spring-tooth harrow

Comments:

The farmer noted, "Sudan seed germinates quickly, usually in about 3 to 5 days, but with Vitazyme it gained at least one day.  When we baled the sudangrass it was difficult to keep from making the bales too tight.  The reason for this was the extremely fine stems and the large amount of leaves.

The end result was a very high quality feed at an affordable price.  This hay was grown to be fed to our registered Saanen dairy goats.  Goats are notorious for being picky eaters, but they eat every bit of this hay.

We feel that the Vitazyme greatly enhanced the quality of this hay, and we recommend it to anyone who is looking for crop improvement."

A small amount of manure was used.  No commercial fertilizer was applied.