Plantain (Boston)

    Description

    Plantain is a low-growing forb that, like chicory, is high in minerals. It also contains a natural antibiotic compound that helps reduce infections and also modifies rumen fermentation to improve animal performance, similar to an ionophore like Rumensin. It grows very well on compacted soils and helps loosen them.

    Plantain (Boston)

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      Seeding Rate: 6 - 8 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Plantain is a low-growing forb that, like chicory, is high in minerals. It also contains a natural antibiotic compound that helps reduce infections and also modifies rumen fermentation to improve animal performance, similar to an ionophore like Rumensin. It grows very well on compacted soils and helps loosen them.
        When is the right time to plant?

        Plantain (Boston) has a minimum germination temp of 42 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential
        Seeds/lb 200000
        C/N at Maturity Medium
        Growth Habit Prostrate
        Root Type/Depth Deep Taproot
        Cold Kill -25 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 1.5 - 3 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity Perennial days
        Lasting Residue Fair
        Palatability Very Good
        Hay Harvest Fair
        Regrowth Very Good
        Deep Compaction Excellent
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Good
        Crimp Kill Difficult

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/5 - 1/4"
        Min Germ Temp 42 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 6 - 8 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 8 - 10 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Very Good
        Drought Good
        Shade Excellent
        Wet Soil Very Good
        Low Fertility Fair
        Low pH Soil Excellent
        High pH Salinity Good
        High pH Calcareous Fair

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