Effect of spacing and cutting on pigeon pea development under subtropical conditions

ABSTRACT Depending on the purpose of its cultivation, pigeon pea can be grown under different spacings and cuts, since it quickly resprouts. This study aimed to assess growth, forage production quality, considering two one cut. A field experiment using a completely randomized design, with three treatments [1.0 × 0.2 m spacing (between rows plants, respectively), without cuts; 0.5 0.1 m, cut at 90 days after emergence (DAE)], was carried out. The did not affect plant height. showed an individual growth worse, but yield (kg ha-1) higher than 1.0 treatment, from 120 180 DAE. more advantageous highest obtained by harvesting 150 It is better harvest DAE again maintaining continuous In each sampling date, there no difference for stem leaf crude protein starch content as function treatments. harvested similar contents. So, this period, quality limiting factor establishing time.