Oasis Forage Chicory:

A high yeilding, broad – leaved, perennial herb with a high mineral content, good digestible protein and low in fiber. An excellent food value for wildlife. It has been improved for greater disease resistance and is a very drought tolerant plant due to it’s long tap root which significantly increases survival under grazing.

Chicory also breaks down winter cormancy earlier and is well managed in a mix with clovers or brassicas providing a longer growing season of high quality forage. A stand should last 3 – 5 years and will provide spring and summer food plot forage. Suited to moderately drained soils with medium – to high – fertility levels and a pH of 5.5 or greater.

Soil Types: Sandy loam clay soil Seeding Rate: 8 – 10 pounds per acre Planting Depth: ¼ Inch

Planting Date: Spring and fall