Chicory Seeds for Planting-Easy to Grow
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Grow crisp and healthy chicory greens with these easy-to-grow seeds, perfect for home gardens. Chicory is valued for its slightly bitter yet refreshing flavor, making it an excellent choice for salads, sautés, and soups. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it’s a nutritious addition to your kitchen.




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Features
Life Cycle
Biennial, annual grown
Planting Season
Spring, fall
Growth Habit
Upright, leafy
Flavor Profile
Bitter, earthy
Plant Characteristics
Fast-growing greens
Use
Culinary, herbal
Growing Conditions
Sun, well-drained soil
Harvest Advantages
Quick regrowth
Plant Resistance
Cold tolerant
About Chicory Seeds for Planting – Easy to Grow
Cichorium intybus
Seed Names
Chicory seeds
Seed Type
Easy-to-grow, open-pollinated
Chicory seeds are easy to grow and highly adaptable, making them an excellent choice for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. Known for their slightly bitter leafy greens and edible roots, chicory thrives in cool weather and provides continuous harvests throughout spring and fall. Perfect for salads, sautés, or herbal use, these hardy plants add nutrition and flavor to the home garden.
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 moisture
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.