Rackmaster Chicory
Type: Cool season perennial
Uses: Rackmaster Choice
Chicory is a new variety of perennial chicory developed by New Zealand
breeders for the United States. Choice is a great name because this
chicory produces high quality, high protein, high yielding choice forage
for deer and other wildlife. Choice has been selected for its high
yields, improved cool season growth and improved persistence. Choice can
produce up to 6 tons of dry matter forage per acre per year with
protein levels of up to 32% and digestibility of the new leaves up to 90
to 95%. Through its deep taproot, Choice Chicory has the ability to
make minerals more available in its leaves compared to other types of
forage. Increased potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, zinc and sodium
make Choice Chicory leaves irresistible to whitetail deer. Choice
Chicory is a highly preferred, grazing tolerant plant that has good
drought resistance.
Planting Date: Sept. - Oct. fall planting, Feb. - Apr. spring planting
Rate: 5 lbs./acre or 1/8 lb./1000 sq.ft.
Depth: 1/4" maximum
Best For:Deer, Turkey, and Rabbit 
