{"product_id":"per-kg-plantain-tonic-seed","title":"PER KG PLANTAIN TONIC SEED (SPR\/SUM) 181230","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-8\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTonic plantain is an ideal forage herb in mixed species swards with Aber High Sugar Grasses and Germinal white and red clovers to boost growth and liveweight gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-117\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTonic plantain offers good spring and autumn growth, allowing a longer productive season, and shows rapid regrowth post-grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-119\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-121\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTonic plantain grazing benefits\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-74\"\u003eSuitable for all grazing stock\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-75\"\u003eExcellent nursing crop for ewes post-lambing\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-76\"\u003eHigh digestibility to drive intakes and growth\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-77\"\u003eStimulates milk production\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-78\"\u003eOutstanding protein content and D-value\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-79\"\u003eHigh mineral content, particularly selenium and copper\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-80\"\u003eDrought tolerant\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-81\"\u003eMore milk or meat production\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-82\"\u003eHigher milk production in ewes\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-83\"\u003eEncourages early forage intakes in lambs to accelerate rumen development\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-84\"\u003eIncreased daily liveweight gain\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-85\"\u003eHeavier weights at weaning\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-86\"\u003eHigh dry matter production from early spring to late autumn\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-87\"\u003eReduces the effects of internal parasites\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-88\"\u003eHigh in minerals, especially copper and selenium\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-89\"\u003eTonic plantain is very palatable\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-90\"\u003eDiuretic effect firms up the dung and reduces dagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-123\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSowing rate:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-92\"\u003e1 kg\/acre with 12 kg grass and clover (2.5 + 35 kg\/ha)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-125\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSowing time:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-94\"\u003eApril to mid-August, into warm soils (\u0026gt;10°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-127\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSowing depth:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-96\"\u003e10 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-129\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSowing instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-131\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSow in well drained soils.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-99\"\u003eControl broad-leaved weeds before sowing.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-100\"\u003eCultivate to achieve a fine, firm seed bed.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-101\"\u003ePloughing will help level rough fields.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-102\"\u003eSow in good conditions (warm with rain forecast), no deeper than 10-15 mm.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-103\"\u003eRoll well after sowing to ensure good soil\/ seed contact.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-104\"\u003eN, P and K fertiliser requirements are similar to that of grass.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-105\"\u003eEnsure optimum soil pH, P and K indices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-133\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eManaging Tonic plantain:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-134\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGraze when crop height reaches 100-150 mm (and when plants are resistant to uprooting)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-108\"\u003eRotationally graze for best results (ideally short, light spells in year one)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-109\"\u003eGrazing strategy should aim to avoid flower heads developing\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-110\"\u003eAvoid damage to the crown (e.g. hard grazing in wet conditions), as this will reduce productivity and persistency\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-111\"\u003eLimit milking cows to 25% of total dry matter intake to avoid risks of milk taint\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-112\"\u003eIf plantain gets out of control, either graze with cattle or top.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-113\"\u003eGrazing is preferable because topping can allow water to penetrate the hollow stem and this can kill the plant\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-114\"\u003eGrowth rates will drop if soil temperature falls below 10°C\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-115\"\u003ePlantain responds well to nitrogen, but it does not fix N)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGRM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844483432690,"sku":"181230","price":22.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/181230_76902d02-938f-448d-83a9-01a5cf6ef79d.jpg?v=1760598640","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/per-kg-plantain-tonic-seed","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}