Chicory Seeds - Fruit Plant
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Chicory Seeds
Chicory is a cool-season leafy vegetable valued for its crisp foliage, edible roots, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. It performs well in home gardens, raised beds, and containers where full sun to partial shade, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture promote healthy growth throughout the growing season.
Key Features
Versatile Growth
Produces edible leaves and roots suitable for a variety of home gardening applications.
Cool-Season Performer
Thrives during spring and fall when temperatures are mild and growing conditions are favorable.
Compact Garden Plant
Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and succession planting.
Easy to Grow
Adapts well to fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering and plenty of sunlight.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cichorium intybus |
| Common Name | Chicory |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seed |
| Growth Habit | Cool-Season Biennial Grown as an Annual |
| USDA Zones | 3–10 |
| Planting Season | Spring and Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring and Late Summer |
| Sowing Months | March–May, August–September |
| Germination Time | 7–14 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Loose, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Keep Soil Evenly Moist |
| Mature Size | 18–36 in Tall × 12–18 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 8–12 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Vegetable Gardens, Raised Beds And Cool-Season Harvests
Chicory is a dependable cool-season vegetable that offers versatile growing options for home gardeners. Its adaptable nature makes it an excellent choice for garden beds, containers, and raised beds where fertile soil, moderate temperatures, and consistent care encourage vigorous, healthy growth.