Sheep’s Burnet
Sheep’s Burnet is a deep-rooted perennial herb it has small reddish-purple flowers. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate dry conditions and is resistant to pests and diseases. Sheep’s Burnet deep tap root allows it to draw up trace elements from deeper in the soil profile providing a high-quality palatable feed, it is known to contain high levels of protein and Vitamin A. The deeper root structure means that it will grow well on thin, dry hill country soils. The nature of its deep tap root improves soil condition, and provides additional elements for animal health and other pasture species. It has early spring growth maintaining quality and a long season.
$20.25 – $23.75 excluded GST
Description
Sheep’s Burnet
Additional information
| Treatment | Dynastrike, Goldstrike, Untreated |
|---|---|
| Sheeps Burnett | 100% |
Cultivation
Sheep’s Burnet is palatable and great for animal health it can be grazed once it reaches a height of about 10 cm. To promote long-term persistence, we recommend avoiding overgrazing and allowing the plant to recover between grazings.
Sowing rates
A general guideline for the sowing rate is about 1 to 2 kilograms of pure live seed (PLS) per hectare (ha) for broadcast sowing or 0.5 to 1 kilogram PLS per ha for drilling.
Price table
| Treatment | 500 kg + | 100 – 500kg | 10 – 100kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated | $19.00 | $19.45 | $20.25 |
| Dynastrike | $20.50 | $20.95 | $21.75 |
| Goldstrike | $22.50 | $22.95 | $23.75 |
All prices are excluded GST. Minimum order 10kg. All seeds are supplied in 25kg bags. Bulk 500kg bags are also an option.
