{"product_id":"tecomate-champion-chicory-food-plot-seed","title":"Tecomate Champion Chicory -  Food Plot Seed","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChampion Chicory — The Wildlife \"Super Forb\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"planting col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePlanting Time:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 1 \u0026amp; 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring or Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3 \u0026amp; 4\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSeeding Rate:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 lbs. plants 1\/2 acre\u003cbr\u003e25 lbs. plants 6 1\/2 acres\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8 to 1\/4 inch \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/h5\u003e\nUse a balanced fertilizer such as 13-13-13 or similar and apply at 200 to 300 lbs.\/acre\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0323\/8884\/1516\/files\/food-plot-seed-zone-map-680.png?v=1690840468\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"Where to plant deer \u0026amp; turkey food plot seed us map\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best varieties of the hottest plant in food plots. Tecomate® Champion Chicory has been the industry go-to for years due to its overall quality, attraction, production and nutrition. As\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone of the healthiest plants in the food plot world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit provides high protein forage that is great for antler growth, improved digestion and strengthens a deer’s immune system. This champion can grow in almost any soil type. This hardy perennial produces high-quality, year-round forage for 3 to 5 years. Great as a standalone or blends well with other seeds, especially Tecomate® King Ladino White Clover or Tecomate® Trophy Grazer Forage Oats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuper forb deer cannot resist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHICORY lasts 2 to 5 years and is a beneficial forb that deer instinctively crave. We started using chicory in our mixtures over 10 years ago and introduced the wildlife world to the benefits of chicory as a food plot component. This highly digestible forb provides protein and energy to the diet while stimulating the rumen to work more efficiently. Chicory is adapted to most regions of the US. It has a deep tap root that contains stored carbohydrates which allow the plant to go dormant during extreme winter or summer stresses. Chicory is also very drought tolerant. The root contains many benefits that aid in alleviating digestive disorders. Deer will frequent chicory plots when overfeeding on corn and acorn crops. Chicory can be planted as a monostand or in combination with other species. Tecomate has an extensive chicory research program with multiple varieties to determine which are the most productive and desirable. We have now taken it one step further to include our proprietary \"Teco-Coat\" seed coating for better germination and overall plant health. Chicory is ideal for use in all zones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein content: 24% to 32%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast growing, highly preferred \u0026amp; nutritious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought resistant, \u003cspan\u003eSurvives tough soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp; cold tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows virtually anywhere, year-round for 3 to 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fall attraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends well with other seeds for custom mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContributes to rumen health in deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicory Planting Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny location that has been disked to create a clean, level and firm seedbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTecomate recommends liming if the pH is below 5.8 and fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer such as 13-13-13 at the rate of 200 to 300 pounds per acre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-till drill, cultivate and broadcast or cultivate and drill seed. Plant at a rate of 3 pounds per acre. When broadcasting, cover seed by dragging or cultipacking. Plant 1\/8 to ¼ inch deep. Avoid planting too deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse grass selective herbicide or mow to about 6 inches high in spring\/early summer. Re-fertilize at recommended rates from routine soil samples. Overseed to refresh plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Plot Seed Contents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTecomate® premium chicory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tecomate","offers":[{"title":"3 lb.","offer_id":67770163724466,"sku":"lhs1792573160294","price":32.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb.","offer_id":67770163757234,"sku":"jgh1792573160295","price":139.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/2370\/6802\/files\/tecomate-champion-chicory---food-plot-seed_1.webp?v=1792573163","url":"https:\/\/ravelia.shop\/products\/tecomate-champion-chicory-food-plot-seed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}