Perennial chicory

Puna II

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.

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Product overview

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.

Product 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.

Sowing instructions

Rate13.00kg/ha (5.25kg/acre)
TimeMarch/April or August/mid-September
DepthMaximum 15mm (1/2 inch) or broadcast
ProcessDrill into a fine tilthMoist and warm soil conditions (minimum 5˚C)
Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact

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