Chicory
Deer absolutely love Chicory!
This forage is a full or protein and the nutrition Whitetails need to grow. Chicory is considered a cool-season perennial herb and is not a legume. Chicory will draw and hold more wildlife on your hunting property. Chicory has the ability to persist for several years when managed properly. The chicory leaves are highly digestible and carry a protein level between 20 and 30 percent.
PLANTING
Broadcast at a rate of 10 lbs. per acre when planting alone or drill at 5 to 6 lbs. per acre.
Chicory also tolerates relatively acidic soils however the pH should be maintained above 6.0 for best production and nutritional quality. Chicory grows best in a neutral soil pH in the 6.0 to 7.0 range.
Deer absolutely love Chicory!
This forage is a full or protein and the nutrition Whitetails need to grow. Chicory is considered a cool-season perennial herb and is not a legume. Chicory will draw and hold more wildlife on your hunting property. Chicory has the ability to persist for several years when managed properly. The chicory leaves are highly digestible and carry a protein level between 20 and 30 percent.
PLANTING
Broadcast at a rate of 10 lbs. per acre when planting alone or drill at 5 to 6 lbs. per acre.
Chicory also tolerates relatively acidic soils however the pH should be maintained above 6.0 for best production and nutritional quality. Chicory grows best in a neutral soil pH in the 6.0 to 7.0 range.
Deer absolutely love Chicory!
This forage is a full or protein and the nutrition Whitetails need to grow. Chicory is considered a cool-season perennial herb and is not a legume. Chicory will draw and hold more wildlife on your hunting property. Chicory has the ability to persist for several years when managed properly. The chicory leaves are highly digestible and carry a protein level between 20 and 30 percent.
PLANTING
Broadcast at a rate of 10 lbs. per acre when planting alone or drill at 5 to 6 lbs. per acre.
Chicory also tolerates relatively acidic soils however the pH should be maintained above 6.0 for best production and nutritional quality. Chicory grows best in a neutral soil pH in the 6.0 to 7.0 range.
Planting Dates
Disk or till the seed bed before planting.
Northern States
Fall - September 15th - November 1st
Midwestern States
Spring - March 15th - May 1st
Fall - September 1st - October 15th
Southern States
Spring - April 1st - May 15th
Fall - August 1st - September 15th
Fertilizer
Fertilizer 19-19-19 works best with chicory at a rate of 250 lbs per acre.
Coating
Seed is coated to help with germination and early growth stages.
Sunlight Required
Soil Ph
6.0-7.0