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Chicory - Commander

A true perennial chicory that lasts more than one year

  • A mineral-rich herb with long taproot capability, aiding drainage and soil structure
  • COMMANDER produces significant yields of high protein forage
  • Can be used as a cover crop

Sowing period: Spring & summer

Graze before crop reaches 30cm. Leave 8cm residual.

 

Advantages

 

  • Can be used as a cover crop
  • Recovers quickly after grazing
  • Deep tap root, delivering tolerance in dry periods
  • Can be grown alone or with other crops
  • High mineral content
  • High protein content
  • Tolerant to frost

 

Sowing rate: 

1kg/acre (2.5kg/ha) in a grassland mixture

3kg/acre (7.5/ha) with clover

 

Pack size: 5kg

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Commander
Chicory
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Pack size:
5kg
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