{"product_id":"1500-chicory-seeds-cichorium-intybus-heirloom-vegetable-coffee-substitute","title":"1500 Chicory Seeds – Cichorium intybus Heirloom Vegetable \u0026 Coffee Substitute","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicory (Cichorium intybus) is a versatile heirloom plant grown for its edible leaves and roots. The bright blue flowers and robust growth make it a useful addition to vegetable gardens and ornamental borders. Chicory is well-known as a coffee substitute when its roots are roasted and ground, and the young leaves can be used in salads or cooked as greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers 1500 seeds of this hardy plant, suitable for gardeners interested in growing their own food or adding a unique flowering plant to the landscape. Chicory is a biennial or perennial that tolerates a range of conditions and attracts pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom vegetable and coffee substitute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces bright blue flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible leaves and roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cichorium intybus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial or perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow chicory seeds directly in the garden in early spring or fall, about 1\/4 inch deep and 6-12 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Thin seedlings to allow adequate space for growth. Chicory prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Water regularly during dry periods. For a coffee substitute, harvest roots in late fall, roast, and grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1500 Chicory seeds (Cichorium intybus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836004434230,"sku":"FOLIA2-1680","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6511409948_7l3a.jpg?v=1793097123","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1500-chicory-seeds-cichorium-intybus-heirloom-vegetable-coffee-substitute","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}