Tonic (Ceres Tonic)
Plantain(Plantago)
Flavor Profile
Highly palatable, mineral-rich forage readily selected by grazing livestock; bitter secondary compounds (aucubin, acteoside) give it a herbal, medicinal character.
Visual Characteristics
Erect growth habit with very large lance-shaped leaves (roughly 25-30 cm long) and prominent ribbed veins; more upright than the prostrate wild ribwort biotypes, forming a productive leafy rosette.
Growing Tips
Rapid to establish on a wide range of soils; used as a special-purpose forage or in pasture mixes for dairy and sheep to improve summer growth and reduce urinary nitrogen leaching. Manage grazing by leaf length rather than height.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Tolerant of many common pasture diseases and pests, and notably tolerant of drought and heat compared with perennial ryegrass.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.