{"product_id":"600-chicory-seeds-cichorium-intybus-heirloom-edible-greens-root-herb","title":"600 Chicory Seeds – Cichorium intybus Heirloom Edible Greens \u0026 Root Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicory (\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a versatile heirloom plant grown for its edible greens and taproot. With its bright blue flowers and sturdy growth habit, chicory adds both beauty and utility to vegetable gardens, herb beds, and wildflower plantings. The leaves can be harvested young for salads or cooked as greens, while the roots are traditionally roasted and used as a coffee substitute. This hardy plant is also valued for attracting pollinators and tolerating poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, chicory is an easy-to-grow addition that offers multiple harvests and ornamental appeal throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom variety with edible leaves and roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces bright blue, daisy-like flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates a wide range of soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and other beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\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 \u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial grown as annual\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, loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright rosette with deep taproot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow chicory seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier. Plant seeds about 1\/4 inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7–14 days. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow for healthy root development. Chicory prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade. Water regularly during dry spells, especially during the first growing season. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest outer leaves as needed, or dig roots in late fall for roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e600 Chicory seeds (\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824723296566,"sku":"FOLIA2-1093","price":13.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6511407624_3g5j.jpg?v=1793004324","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/600-chicory-seeds-cichorium-intybus-heirloom-edible-greens-root-herb","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}