Chicory Seeds

Chicory is a persistent leafy herb lasting 2 – 3 years with a large tap root. It performs best in fertile, free draining soils in regions of greater than 550mm rainfall. It has
potential for high dry matter of excellent quality with most growth through warmer periods.

Chicory should be sown at 5 – 6 kg/ha as a sole stand or at 1 – 2 kg/ha as part of a grass clover mix. Often used as an annual (summer) forage in combination with millet, clover or forage brassicas.
Chicory requires a well prepared seed bed and soil temperatures of greater than 10°C for successful establishment. Chicory should be rotationally grazed on a 4 – 6 week rotation and will require added nitrogen for maximum performance.