Plantain Seed

Round Two pre-orders are now open. Round two seeds dispatch between 27 October and 4 November Plantain Seed – Bare, Untreated, Broadleaf Herbage for Resilient Pastures Regenerate your soil. Boost pasture diversity. Support healthy, high-performing livestock. Our bare, untreated Plantain Seed (Plantago lanceolata) is a hardy, multi-functional herb that thrives in lower fertility soils and adds real value to your pasture system. Whether you're managing horses, cattle, sheep or building out a permaculture plot, this broadleaf is a game-changer for both soil and animal health. Why Grow Plantain? Improves Soil Health Grows well in lower fertility soils and helps regenerate tired paddocks with its deep taproot system that aerates soil and boosts microbial life. Great for Horse Paddocks A mineral-rich, palatable grazing herb that supports gut health and balances nutrient intake in equine systems. Nutrient-Dense Livestock Feed High in protein, calcium, sodium, copper and selenium – perfect for supporting growth, milk production, fertility, and immune function. Boosts Pasture Diversity & Function A lovely broadleaf that enhances photosynthesis, supports soil cover, and contributes to a healthier pasture ecosystem. Adaptable Use Cases Over-sow existing grass paddocks to increase diversity. Treat high-impact areas like laneways or around troughs Sow in weed-prone areas to outcompete low-succession plants. Include in permaculture, herb gardens or peri-urban spaces Use in medicinal herb plots – leaves are vitamin-rich and known to act as a natural drawing agent How to Sow & Manage Suggested sowing rate: 1–2 kg/ha into mixed pastures. Best applied: Summer or winter – suited to all seasons for soil health or as a protein-rich forage Broadcast or drill-sow into grass paddocks, or plant in specific herb/medicinal zones Maintenance: We recommend using biostimulants and natural-friendly fertilisers post-grazing to maintain plant health and nutritional value, especially in poor or compacted soils This seed is bare (non-coated) and can be mixed with other grass seed blends available on our website. Size Options 500g 1kg Need a larger size? Reach out to us directly and we’ll arrange it for you. Please Note: Not available for shipping to WA or TAS due to quarantine regulations. If you have questions about sowing, usage, or integration into your farm system, we’re here to help – just get in touch.