Plowing tall grass

[VroomVroom]

The grass is relatively tall. I don’t have a mower. How will this fair out if I take a plow to it. It use to be a hay field

 

[VroomVroom]

Single bottom plow. Mahindra 2816hst. Colter

 

[Have tractor did travel]

That tractor is 28 hp, with 21 hp at the PTO. That grass looks thick and coarse. You have a lot to do.
Since all you want to do is cut the grass, I would not consider, this late in the season for Newfoundland, plowing. Find a bush hog and expect to cut with 3 foot bites. I don't think the tractor can handle any more, even in low range.
Other posts speak to how to set up the bush hog for most efficiency.

 

[oosik]

No matter the time of year - I would never consider just plowing. Mow it down first - then plow. Trying to just plow - you will end up with a big mess.

 

[oldnslo]

Depending on how well the coulter works and how tangled the grass is it might plow just fine or it might be a tangled mess. Try a pass or two and you will know. Just note there is no way all of that cover will be turned under.

 

[LouNY]

It will not plow properly without being mowed first.

 

[VroomVroom]

Ok. Thanks fellows. There is a guy not far from there that usually has a garden. But he had gardens there for several years do not sure if he moves it much.
Problem is I don’t have a Bush hog. And around these parts most never did.
I wonder if they didn’t just plow in the spring when everything is flattened?

 

[VroomVroom]

 

[Elvenhome21]

Burn it. It's wide open so no real hazard. All you need is a fire break. If all I had was a plow, I'd section it off in a couple squares with 10 foot plowed edges for a fire break to keep it under control.

 

[nybirdman]

Cut,spray with glyphosate and plow;there are no short-cuts.