Fall year 2

The end of year two came with very little rain to speak of. Some rainfall did come in the end of August and into September that kept everything alive, but overall yields were reduced. The grass seemed very similar in growth and overall yield similar to year 1. There were certain patches that did very well in year 1 that did show a great final yield in year 2.

Field in late October - mostly volunteer grass is visible

By the end of October, a lot of the mischantus grass had begun going dormant. The tops of most of the plants had fell to the ground already.

A batch of really good year 2 growth with a 4 wheeler parked in front of it.

As can be seen in the picture above, the grass may have topped out at about 7 feet or so. It should also be noted that the grass did head out with whispy or cotton like seeds. It was expected the grass would not have a long enough growing cycle to ever go to seed, but apparently the drought may have affected the normal growth pattern of the grass.
it can also be seen in the picture that the tall grass was still a hue of green. The grass had begun to shut down, but was still in the process of going dormant. It would not be recommended to harvest the grass at this stage.

Another picture of the end of year 2 grass, one of the better stands.