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Chicory root that has been made into a coffee.

Chicory seeds

SKU: C92759

Bring a touch of beauty and culinary delight to your garden with these heirloom chicory seeds. Known for their vibrant electric blue flowers and versatile usage, chicory plants are a wonderful addition to any garden. These vibrant blooms attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing the overall biodiversity of your garden.  

 

Chicory is renowned for its culinary versatility. The leaves can be used in salads, steamed, sautéed, or added to stir-fries, while the roots can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute or blended with coffee for added depth of flavor. We provide a helpful planting and care guide with each purchase, offering insights into optimal planting conditions, watering requirements, and other essential tips to ensure a successful chicory growing experience. These do well in containers or raised beds!

 

 Seed count: 100
 

  • Botanic name:

    Chicorium Intybus

  • Plant spacing:

    6" apart / 2' for rows

  • Color:

    Electric blue flowers with green foliage

  • Sowing depth:

    1/4"

  • Sun requirements:

    Full sun / part shade

     

  • Utilization:

    Chicory is renowned for its culinary versatility. The leaves can be used in salads, steamed, sautéed, or added to stir-fries, while the roots can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute or blended with coffee for added depth of flavor.

  • Frost hardy:

    Yes

  • Maturity days:

    35-40 days for leaves

    110-120 for roots

  • Life cycle:

    Perennial

  • Can I start indoors:

    Yes

  • Container friendly:

    Yes

  • Other names:

    Blue Sailors, Coffeeweed, Succory, Witloof, Belgian Endive, French Endive, cornflower, Italian dandelion, or succory.

  • Vine Habit:

     

$3.39Price

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