Miscanthus x giganteus (miscanthus) is an emerging bioenergy crop with growing interest in Maryland as an alternative poultry bedding material. This extension bulletin outlines the development of soil fertility recommendations based on review of current literature for miscanthus production in Maryland.
First-year stand of miscanthus (5-6 feet tall). This stand was planted in early May 2019 and the photo was taken in late July 2019.
Image Credit: Dr. Sarah Hirsh, UME