PLANTAIN Plantain is a palatable forage herb for sheep and cattle which can last up to four to five years. It is an excellent feed source during the summer period and provides essential minerals, including calcium.
PLANTAIN
• Extremely persistent under grazing • Excellent source of forage during the summer period • Very responsive to N • Particularly drought resistant due to its deep tap root
Site •
Best suited to deep, free draining soils
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Avoid fields prone to waterlogging
Establishment •
Sow when soil temperature reaches around 10˚C
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Pure sward seed rate: 4kg/acre
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Seed rate as part of a grass mix: 0.5-1kg/acre
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Seed rate with clover: 2-3kg/acre
Utilisation •
Start grazing when the crop has a fully developed root system and there are at least six leaves established – when the plant is approx. 20-30cm tall
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Rotationally graze to increase speed of regrowth
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Can be mixed with red or white clover for finishing lambs
Look out for this symbol if you would like to add Plantain to your grass seed mix
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