COMMON CHICHORY

Cichorium intybus

DESCRIPTION

  • Asteraceae perennial plant and very suitable for grazing meadows.

FEATURES

  • Rapid growth
  • Very rich in minerals.
  • Allows intensive grazing.
  • Maximum production in winter and spring, suitable for dairy cattle and highly digestible. 
  • Withstands waterlogged soils well.
  • Recommended to mix with fescue and ryegrass to have more fiber, it also combines well with white clover.

SOWING 

  • Sowing Period:  

Fall: September to november 

Spring; March to may

  • Sowing Rate:

Pure: 25 – 40 kg/ha.

Mixture: 0.3– 0.5 kg/ha, depending on the species.

  • Compatible species: various perennial grass and legumes

VARIETIES

• SPADONA: Mid-cycle

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