Charger Chicory is a popular summer feed option in the Upper North Island, There are two ways to grow.
Chicory in a Pasture Mix, or as a Special Purpose Crop.
– Chicory will last 1-2 years under Dairy Grazing.
– A Chicory Pure Stand can be established at 5-7 kg/ha.
– Chicory combines well with most Grasses and Clovers; incorporate Chicory into a Pasture Mix at 1-2 kg/ha
– Chicory Produces 8 -16t DM/ha/year of quality forage from September to May.
– It is a Multi-Graze Crop that can be easily incorporated into Rotational Grazing during its Active Growing Months.
– The yield depends on many factors including Summer Rainfall.
Growth Rates:
– Average Growth Rates in Spring are 35-70kg DM/ha/day, increasing to 60-70kg DM/ha/day in summer.
– Average Autumn Growth Rates are 20-45kg DM/ha/day.
– In Winter Chicory is Semi-dormant and should not be Grazed.
