Plantain

Plantain is a palatable forage herb for sheep and cattle which can last up to four to fi ve years. It is an excellent feed source during the summer period and provides essential minerals, including calcium. • 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 • Avoid fi elds prone to waterlogging

Establishment

• Sow when soil temperature reaches around 10˚C • Pure sward seed rate: 4kg/acre • Seed rate as part of a grass mix: 0.5-1kg/acre • 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 • Rotationally graze to increase speed of regrowth • Can be mixed with red or white clover for fi nishing lambs

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