{"product_id":"plantain-tonic-2183","title":"Plantain Tonic Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlantago lanceolata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonic Plantain is a hardy, broadleaf, short-lived perennial forage herb valued for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep taproot, nutritious foliage and excellent summer production\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fast to establish and highly adaptable, it provides valuable forage for grazing animals and poultry and is particularly useful as part of mixed pasture systems with grasses and clovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts deep root system allows established plants to access moisture and nutrients from lower in the soil profile, contributing to good drought tolerance and reliable growth during warmer, drier periods. The foliage is high in protein and minerals, including calcium, making Tonic a useful addition to diverse forage systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plantain leaves also have a long history as an edible spring green in Europe. Left to flower, plants can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing characteristic slender flower spikes that are visited by butterflies and other insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonic is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and has good resistance to pests and diseases. It performs best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil and tolerates mildly acidic conditions from approximately \u003cstrong\u003epH 5.5–7\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing rate: approximately 25 g per 50 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal germination temperature: 10–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Autumn or spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcast seed evenly over a prepared seedbed and lightly rake or press into the soil surface. Plantain seed is small, so avoid burying too deeply. Keep moist during germination and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pasture improvement, sow alongside suitable grasses and clovers to provide a diverse mixture of forage species with different rooting depths and nutritional characteristics. Once established, manage grazing to allow sufficient recovery and maintain productive growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":46375923548378,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73e42748.91508169","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":46375923581146,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73e427c8.58300817","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46375923613914,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73e42802.88196975","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46375923646682,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73e42826.59272784","price":52.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_92754a7e-b4d2-40d8-9941-47bd7380ed4e.jpg?v=1754016831","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/plantain-tonic-2183","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}