Plantain 'Tonic'
Plantain 'Tonic' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. Ribwort, Narrow-leaf Plantain, Plantago Plantain. Plantain 'Tonic' is a broadleaf, perennial forage herb with a deep tap root. It provides highly nutritious feed to grazing animals and poultry. It is high in protein (23%) and minerals, particularly calcium and selenium. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and establishes quickly. As an improved pasture it is best combined with grasses and clovers. It is hardy, pest and disease resistant and drought tolerant.
Product: Plantain 'Tonic'
Product type: SEED (200)
Botanical name: Plantago lanceolata
Syn. Ribwort, Narrow-leaf Plantain. Plantain 'Tonic' is a broadleaf, perennial forage herb with a deep tap root. It provides highly nutritious feed to grazing animals and poultry. It is high in protein (23%) and minerals, particularly calcium and selenium. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and establishes quickly. As an improved pasture it is best combined with grasses and clovers. It is hardy, pest and disease resistant and drought tolerant.
Plant type: Short-lived perennial, summer vigorous
Plant height: 90 cm tall when in flower
Sow when: Germinate best at 10 - 21°C soil temp.
Temperate: Autum
Subtropical: Autumn
Tropical: April - August
Germination: 7 - 10 days
Depth: 10 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Directly where they are to grow
Soil type: Moderately fertile, well drained soil; tolerant of acid soils pH 5.5 - 7
Details: Young leaves were traditionally harvested in Europe as a fresh edible green in spring; it is attractive to butterflies
200 seeds per packet
Plantago lanceolata
Short-lived perennial, summer vigorous
Plantain 'Tonic'
Syn. Ribwort, Narrow-leaf Plantain, Plantago Plantain. Plantain 'Tonic' is a broadleaf, perennial forage herb with a deep tap root. It provides highly nutritious feed to grazing animals and poultry. It is high in protein (23%) and minerals, particularly calcium and selenium. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and establishes quickly. As an improved pasture it is best combined with grasses and clovers. It is hardy, pest and disease resistant and drought tolerant.