Grow a historic and versatile herb with our heirloom Chicory seeds. This hardy perennial is most famous for its long taproot, which can be roasted and ground into a classic, caffeine-free coffee substitute with a rich flavor. The young, tender leaves add a pleasant, bitter bite to salads, similar to radicchio. In its second year, the plant sends up tall stalks with beautiful, sky-blue, daisy-like flowers that are a favorite of pollinators.
⭐ What you'll love
- The roasted root is a traditional, caffeine-free coffee substitute.
- The young leaves provide a zesty, bitter green for salads.
- Produces an abundance of beautiful, sky-blue flowers beloved by bees.
- A tough, drought-tolerant perennial that is very easy to grow.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Perennial
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Height: 3-5 feet
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Days to Maturity: 120+ days for root harvest
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USDA Zone: 3-9
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost, or in late summer/fall.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
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Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
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Soil: Prefers loose, well-draining soil to accommodate the deep taproot.
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Harvest: Harvest young leaves for salads. For roots, harvest in the fall of the first year.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
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- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
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