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Captain

Plantain (Plantago)

• Winter active plantain variety
• Narrow leaved erect growth habit
• Overall DM yield similar to Tonic
• Suited to both dairy and S&B systems
• Great compatibility with ryegrass

Captain is a narrow-leaved, winter active type plantain. Persistence trialling has shown Captain performs well as a component of a perennial pasture for the first 3 years. Captain has a very erect growth habit with narrow leaves, complementary to the growth habit of ryegrass and clovers, very adaptable to multi-specie pastures.

 

Key features
• Winter active plantain variety
• Narrow leaved erect growth habit
• Overall DM yield similar to Tonic
• Suited to both dairy and S&B systems
• Great compatibility with ryegrass

Specifications
Sowing rate (pure)
8 - 10 kg/ha
Sowing rate (mixtures)
2 - 3 kg/ha
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