Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
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Chicory is a very popular, deep rooting species. It is commonly used as an addition to grazing leys due to its high protein content and its ability to fatten lambs. It is also very deep rooting, suiting dry soils and is frequently used in combination with other species as a green manure. Sow no later than early September to ensure safe establishment in time for the winter. Please note that this product is a blend of two high-performing chicory varieties, Puna II and Endure.
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Species breakdown in this mix
Chicory
Chicory is an eye catching, mineral rich forage herb that has a long taproot capable of penetrating to great depth, breaking through plough pans and leaving the soil aerated, aiding drainage and crop root development. It’s frequently used in combination with other species as a soil improving species and is commonly used as an addition to grazing leys due to its high protein content and its ability to fatten lambs. It is also a known anthelmintic species.
| Contents per Kg | % | kg | |
 | certifed PUNA / ENDURE chicory blend | 100.0 | 1.000 |
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