Chicory Thrives After Flooding 4/18/13

Chicory survives late spring flooding in north Georgia. This fall planted Chicory survived a late spring flooding in north Georgia. Tecomate, Max-Attract Mixture and Rackmaster, Deer Greens Mixture were planted and were well established going into winter. This Max-Attract seed included triticale, oats, peas, yellow clover, crimson clover and Commander Chicory. Additionally Rackmaster, The Deer Greens seed included rapeseed, turnip, daikon radish, and kale. In the wettest areas after the flooding, the Commander Chicory was the only thing to survive and vigorously re-grow. Having observed this chicory last summer the deer readily consumed this high protein forage.