Getting plantain into your system

Plantain can be established as a pure crop, in a herb-based mix or in a grass-based mix. Plantain establishes well in most regions and soils, and late spring sowing by direct drilling generally results in the best first-year yield. Frequent grazing and treading damage in winter will reduce plant density. Re-sowing after 2-4 years may be required to maintain a high proportion of plantain in the pasture. Two herbicides are now registered in New Zealand for use with plantain – Dynamo in mixed pastures and T-Max in forages without clover.