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      Puna II Perennial Chicory

      Puna II is a forage crop for use as a pure stand or part of a mixed sward in medium to long-term rotational grazing.

      Puna II perennial chicory is the superior choice of chicory when seeking a broad-leaved forage crop as part of a mixed sward with grass and clover or grown alone in a pure stand. It can boost growth rates and productivity to finish stock earlier. This perennial variety, bred in New Zealand, gives greater persistency lasting 2-5 years, longer than the short-lived common chicory.

      Key benefits 

      • High digestibility to drive growth and productivity
      • Capable of producing 10 tonnes dry matter/ha/year
      • High-quality feed throughout the summer
      • Valuable mineral content for optimal growth and development
      • Suitable for finishing stock, calves and flushing ewes
      • Long persistency of 2-5 years
      • Rapid regrowth after grazing
      • Tolerance to drought and disease
      • Improved soil structure
      • Good compatibility with perennial ryegrass

      Ask an expert

      Remember to ask a Germinal forage expert if you would like to learn more about growing perennial chicory seed. Alternatively, you find our other nutritious forage crops here.

         

        Sowing rate 13.00 kg/ha (5.25 kg/acre)
        Sowing time March/April or August/mid-September
        Sowing depth Maximum 15 mm (1/2 inch) or broadcast
        Sowing instructions Drill into a fine tilth

        Moist and warm soil conditions (minimum 5˚C)

        Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact

         

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