This Farmfact is based on NZ trials and experiences growing the plantain cultivar Tonic under dairy cow grazing. Other plantain cultivars may have different requirements. This Farmfact focuses on establishment; for management guidelines see Farmfact 1-78b.
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Farmfact 1-78a
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