Browtine chicory is a great perennial forage for deer. This broad leaved herb has been bred for improved disease resistance. Chicory is known for its ability to handle grazing pressure and provide over 30 % crude protein! The digestibility of Browtine Chicory is 90 to 95%. Chicory also contains high levels of minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc,sulfur, and sodium. These minerals are essential for deer health. Like all chicory, Browtine chicory develops a deep tap root, making it a great perennial, handling drought very well. Browtine chicory is great planted alone or mixed with ladino clovers or alfalfa. Chicory is a Nitrogen loving plant and will benefit from the Nitrogen fixed by other legumes.
Browtine chicory seeds at 3 to 5 pounds per acre.
Recommended pH is 5.5 or higher.
Plant seeds on a well-tilled seed-bed covering 1/4 inch. Fertilize and lime according to soil test. Chicory loves Nitrogen, make a second application during the middle of the growing season to sweeten the food plot.
