Forage seed selector
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Use our forage seed selector to find the best Cropmark seed for your farm.
Get startedChico, a 1-3 year, high-yielding, leafy and upright chicory, ideal for maximising livestock performance. With rapid establishment and re-growth, Chico provides high yields of very high quality, highly palatable forage over the spring, summer and autumn period. Renowned for its high metabolisable energy and high livestock performance. Chico’s drought tolerance (1m long tap root), and resilience against Diamondback Moth and White Butterfly make it an ideal choice for specialist summer crops or as a valuable component in pastures.
Where it fits
A specialist summer-active crop producing high-quality forage capable of sustaining high livestock performance potential.
Agronomic Information
- Persistence: 1-3 years*
- Growth peak: Spring to autumn
- Winter activity: Medium
- Insect tolerance: Diamondback Moth and White Butterfly
*subject to climate, insect pest pressure and management
Animal safety
Recommended for:
- Dairy
- Beef
- Sheep
- Deer
Downloads
Chico technical documents
Sowing Information
- Sowing rate: 6-10kg/Ha
- Pasture mixes: 1-2kg/Ha
- Sowing depth: 1cm
- Sowing season: Autumn and spring
Our sowing guides are a great way to compare a broad range of forage herbs and legumes.
Sowing guides