
Chicory Chicklet (Foragen)
Chicklet is a high-quality perennial fodder crop ideal for dairy and livestock farmers. With excellent nutrition, quick regrowth, and adaptability to Indian conditions, it ensures consistent green fodder supply throughout the year.
🔹 Key Features
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High Protein Content: 25%–35% crude protein for better animal health and milk production.
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Excellent Digestibility: Balanced fiber with high NDF and low ADF.
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Multiple Cuts: Up to 25 cuts possible with a 25-day cutting interval.
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High Yield: Produces 3–4 metric tons per acre annually.
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Versatile Crop: Can be grown as a solo crop or mixed with cereals.
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Adaptable: Performs well in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
🌱 Agronomy & Cultivation
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Sowing Time: Rabi/Winter season.
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Spacing: 30 × 15 cm.
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Seed Rate: 1 kg per acre (solo crop).
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Fertilizer Requirement per Acre:
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FYM: 5,000 kg
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Nitrogen: 25 kg (additional 15 kg after each cut)
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Phosphorus: 30 kg
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Potassium: 20 kg
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🚜 Why Choose Chicklet?
✔️ Nutritious and protein-rich fodder
✔️ Ensures continuous supply of green fodder
✔️ Boosts livestock productivity
✔️ Easy to cultivate with multiple harvests