Publication Number 460-119, posted January 1997
Figure 2 Relative growth rates of Sericea lespedeza and a typical cool season forage crop showing season of maximum production (upper graph). Total nonstructural carbohydrates (TNC) in taproot and fleshy roots of Sericea lespedeza when uncut during the season and when cut in midsummer (lower graph). Note low food storage of roots going into winter if top is cut in midsummer.
