Growing Miscanthus, A Crop With Potential: Part 1

Emily Heaton, assistant professor of agronomy at Iowa State University, discusses a range of topics relating to Miscanthus x giganteus. Included in the interview, recorded at an Iowa State University test plot in October 2012, are tips on how to plant the biocrop, its storage and transportation, and the potential for growth in the market. See part of this series @ • Growing Miscanthus, A ...

[@jamesdevlin6373]

Very informative, but thankfully since this video was made, people have woken up to the dangers of 'Round up' and it's assosiated GM mutations. I grow Miscanthus giganteus for privacy and wind protection, and its great for using as kindling in my wood stove. Best wishes from Ireland.

[@marymcandrew7667]

I found this very informative until you said Roundup! C'mon, that needs to be put in the past, then you talk about putting in round up tolerant plants! Gah! Anyways, I will be trying to get a variety of grasses to use as screening but would like to learn more about other uses, like home heating.

[@toasty5546]

keep in mind that the video is from 2013 and round up was acceptable back then

[@jessicafarey4096]

Slasher is organic but clears most plants so take care where you spray it

[@jesuschristislordoflordsan427]

actually what i thought too, but rememberes EU has forbiddes its uses. so theys say is sweden, for some month or two, so didnt want to give them free advertisement

[@bospainhour2832]

Could this be a good crop to plant next to your fence row by the roadway to keep poachers from shooting into your fields? Also is this a crop you could just burn or bush hog after each growing season? I wouldn’t be interested in harvesting any of it. I just want it as a visual barrier.

[@emmanuelalferez1556]

Nicely presented. May i know if this is suitable foe conversion into pellets and what is the yield in tons per acre per harvest

[@karlaug4450]

What species is your favorite , & what species is easy to grow in n.e. Alabama - N.W., Ga. below freezing weather is at in the winter's , & can corn husk do the same thing , but not as much fuel for energy ? .

[@karlaug4450]

As in what species of it is it , is it (1.)Gracillimus , ( 2.) Purple , (3.) Morning Light , or ( 4.) Gold Breeze , your favorite species at 1:47 ?.

[@mattlloyd9054]

If i understood right the botanical name is miscanthus gigantius these in the video are very short for the species. Arundo donax is another tall grass you can try. Hell if your that far south pampas grass would even work for you. Any way giant miscanthus is very tall some I've planted are upwards of 15 feet and on occasion they do fall over in a heavy storm

[@nuttintoseehere9141]

Do cattle eat it? Any nutrition for them in it?

[@bozbosworth899]

Surely you can do better than recommend round-up to eradicate this. get with the green program Emily. Talk to colorado state university.

[@toasty5546]

keep in mind that the video is from 2013 when roundup was still acceptable and we didnt realise the harm it did

[@adolforosado]

@@toasty5546 True, thanks for that. However, it must be said over and over today.

[@alexcychung]

Are there any live-stock(s) that will eat Miscanthus? I'm looking to start a farm in Taiwan; Miscanthus is fighting for nutrients and I'd like find live-stock to eat it and provide bio-nutrients for other trees, orchards, etc .

[@jorjito5587]

It has no nutritional value. It was designed as a bio fuel. I am using some as privacy screens for my house

[@alexcychung]

@@jorjito5587 is its use as biofuel efficient or are there better sources?

[@jorjito5587]

@@alexcychung that I don't know

[@eltoronegro]

@@jorjito5587 do you have to cut it back every year or can you let it stand?

[@fatihcetin656]

Ne güzel icten anlatiyon dilini anlamiyom türkce video yapacanmi

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Great video