Oracle is late heading, broad leafed plantain bred for high forage yields under grazing. Has very strong year-round growth, especially over the late spring, summer and autumn months. Has deep fibrous roots enabling good heat and drought tolerance.
Oracle is highly suitable for all livestock types and for use as a specialist high quality forage crop, or as a component of permanent pasture mixes to improve summer quality. It has high forage quality for enhancing livestock performance.
Product features
- Higher overall dry matter yields
- Late heading for carrying quality longer into spring
- High forage quality and mineral content
- Good drought and heat tolerance
- Ideal for use as a specialist forage crop, or inclusion in permanent mixes
- Suitable for all livestock types
Agronomic Information:
Where it fits: |
Suitable as either an additive to pasture mixes to improve summer forage yield and quality, or a specialist summer forage crop.
Suitable as a high performance forage crop for all livestock types and classes. |
Heading date: |
Late |
Persistence: |
2-3+ years (subject to climate, insect pest pressure and management) |
Sowing rate: |
As a forage crop: 8-10kgs/hectare with chicory and clovers if desired.
In pasture mixes: 1-2kgs / hectare. |
Sowing depth: |
1-2 cm |
Sowing dates: |
Autumn and Spring |
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