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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