Characteristics:Tonic

  • Improved supply of some trace elements to animals (Cu, Zn, Se),
  • Positive impact on animal performance,
  • Extremely palatable to stock,
  • Tonic can add value in terms of both dry matter and quality to any farming system,
  • Tonic has a deep, coarse root system, which gives it a degree of drought tolerance and the ability to respond quickly after summer-dry conditions,
  • Good winter growth.
CROP/SPECIE CULTIVARS SEEDING KG/HA RAINFALL MM/YEAR SUITED REGIONS PLANTING MONTHS SOIL REQUIRED
Plantain

(Plantago)

  • Tonic
  • AgriTonic
  • Pure: 8-10kg/ha
  • Mixtures: 1-4kg/ha
600mm + per year  

The whole of South Africa

Spring (Sept – Oct)

Autumn (March – Apr)

Adapted to a wide range of soil types, this includes less fertile soils and dry-land regions.