About Chicklet Chicory Seeds
Chicklet Chicory Seeds by Foragen are a perennial fodder chicory with protein content of 25% to 35%, excellent NDF and low ADF. Chicklet can be grown as a solo crop or mixed with shorter cereal crops, and it suits light, well-drained loam and sandy loam soils. Foragen's Chicklet is a protein-rich fodder option for small farmers and grows well in Rajasthan, Haryana and some parts of MP.
Key Features and Benefits
- Perennial fodder chicory
- Protein content of 25% to 35% with excellent NDF and low ADF
- Can be grown as a solo crop or mixed with shorter cereal crops
- Protein-rich fodder option for small farmers
- Grows well in Rajasthan, Haryana and some parts of MP
- Cut at 20 to 25 day intervals for maximum green fodder yield
Chicklet Characteristics
Characteristics |
Details |
Crop |
Perennial fodder chicory |
Type |
Variety |
Protein Content |
25% to 35% |
Fibre Quality |
Excellent NDF and low ADF |
Cropping System |
Solo crop or mixed crop with shorter cereal crops |
Soil Requirement |
Light soils; loam and sandy loam with good drainage |
Row Spacing |
25 to 30 cm |
Sowing Depth |
2 to 3 cm, covered with soil |
Fertiliser |
8 kg N and 12 kg P2O5 per acre at the time of sowing |
Cutting Interval |
Every 20 to 25 days |
Pure Seed (Min.) |
98% |
Genetic Purity (Min.) |
95% |
Inert Material (Min.) |
2% |
Other Crop Seeds (Max.) |
10 per kg |
Weed Seeds (Max.) |
10 per kg |
Germination (Min.) |
75% |
Moisture (Max.) |
10% |
Recommended Season & States
Season |
Recommended States |
Winter (sowing from September to middle of December) |
PB, HR, J&K, HP, UP, RJ, BH, MP, JH, GJ, all legumes growing states |
Seed Rate: 1 kg per acre. Recommended row to row spacing is 25 to 30 cm with a sowing depth of 2 to 3 cm.
Note: Seeds are treated; treated seeds are for sowing purposes only and must not be used for food, feed, or oil purposes.
Chicklet Expert Advice
"For best results, sow Chicklet from September to the middle of December at 1 kg per acre, with 25 to 30 cm row spacing. Apply 8 kg nitrogen and 12 kg phosphorus per acre at sowing. Harvest at 20 to 25 days interval to get maximum green fodder." - BigHaat Agronomy Team
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended guidelines mentioned on the product label and leaflet for best results.
