Chicory is a leafy herb. It is drought tolerant – its deep taproot can extract water during the drier summer months. Chicory is grown in a pasture mix or as a special-purpose crop. It is a short-lived herb, lasting a year or two under dairy grazing.
Chicory provides high-quality feed.
IMAGE: Chicory being measured in the pasture and a close-up view of the leaves. © DairyNZ.
