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.
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
Rate | 13.00kg/ha (5.25kg/acre) |
Time | March/April or August/mid-September |
Depth | Maximum 15mm (1/2 inch) or broadcast |
Process | Drill into a fine tilthMoist and warm soil conditions (minimum 5˚C) Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact |