Chicory Seeds - for Planting
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Grow flavorful and healthy chicory greens with these high-quality seeds, perfect for home gardens. Chicory is known for its slightly bitter, earthy taste that enhances salads, sautés, and soups, while being packed with vitamins and minerals.




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Features
Life Cycle
Biennial, grown annual
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Growth Habit
Upright, leafy
Flavor Profile
Bitter, earthy
Plant Characteristics
Edible greens, roots
Use
Culinary, herbal
Growing Conditions
Full sun, partial shade
Harvest Advantages
Fast regrowth
Plant Resistance
Cold hardy
About Chicory Seeds – for Planting
Cichorium intybus
Seed Names
Chicory seeds
Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Chicory seeds are a robust and adaptable choice for the garden, producing nutritious leafy greens and edible roots. The slightly bitter leaves are perfect for salads, sautés, and soups, while the roots are valued as a natural coffee substitute. Easy to grow and resilient across seasons, chicory is a versatile crop for both culinary and medicinal use.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth
¼ inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow in rows
Plant Spacing
6–8 inches
Days to Maturity
45–65 days
Soil Preparation
Direct sow outdoors
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4–10
Water Needs
Moderate, consistent
Planting Season
Early spring or fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
up to 6 sq. ft.
500
up to 30 sq. ft.
1000
up to 60 sq. ft.