Effects of corn-pea mixture and harvesting days on forage yield and quality

The objective of this study was to assess the effect mix-cropping, Yangtsepa corn variety with legume Sesbania, and single cropping on forage yield quality at 60-, 90-, 120-days harvest. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) three replications used as an experimental design. pea were line sown 20 cm apart a seed ratio 50:50. results showed higher (26.1 t/ha), dry matter 23.83% 120-day overall mean crude protein 60 90-day harvest significantly in mixed than cropping. soil moisture nitrogen fiber stem increased increase harvesting days. Soil N2, DM, ash (p < 0.05) compared which highest yield, N2 found There CP content 60- harvests 9.05% Similarly, weed biomass lower <.05) proved that Sesbania competed weeds for basic needs like light nutrients growth yield. Thus, legumes can be comparatively better choice reduce weeds, improve nutrients, quality.   Key words: Crude fiber, protein, matter,