Sweet Clover: Harvesting and Thrashing the Seed Crop

Name: Sweet Clover: Harvesting and Thrashing the Seed Crop
Author: H. S. Coe

By H. S. Coe

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A practical guide to harvesting sweet clover for seed outlines when to cut, how to reduce shattering losses, suitable harvesting machines and simple modifications, and methods for stacking, hauling, and thrashing. It advises cutting when roughly three‑quarters of the pods turn dark and when plants are damp, using self‑rake reapers or grain binders where practical, saving shattered seed with tight wagons or covers, and threshing by flail, grain separator, or clover huller with recommended adjustments. The bulletin also summarizes typical seed yields and notes the feeding value of the straw.

About the Author

H. S. Coe

H. S. Coe was an agricultural expert known for his contributions to the understanding and cultivation of sweet clover. His works, including "Sweet Clover: Growing the Crop" and "Sweet Clover: Harvesting and Thrashing the Seed Crop," provide practical guidance on the growth, harvesting, and utilization of this important forage crop. Coe's writings reflect a deep knowledge of agronomy and a commitment to improving agricultural practices. Through his publications, he has played a significant role in promoting the benefits of sweet clover in farming, making his contributions valuable to both farmers and agricultural researchers.