Chicory

SpeciesCichorium intybus

Also called common chicory, Cichorium sylvestre

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Chicory
Photo: Original book source: Prof. Dr. Otto Wilhelm Thomé Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz 1885, Gera, Germany · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Days to germination60–120 days

“Chicory takes 60-120 days to harvest.” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Days to maturity60–120 days

“Chicory takes 60-120 days to harvest.” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Lightfull sun

“full sun” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Waterregular

“Regular watering to keep soil consistently moist” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Hardiness zonesZone 3a – 10b

“Zone 3a – 10b” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Spacing1 in

“Aim for about 2.5 cm of water per week” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Height6–8 in

“thin to 6–8 inches apart for leaf production” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Propagationseed

“Sow seeds directly in spring.” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Start indoors8–9 weeks before last frost

“Fall planting: Sow 10 weeks before your first frost date” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Transplantlate summer

“Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in late summer” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Ready whenbaby leaves at 3–4 weeks

“baby leaves at 3–4 weeks for tender salad mix” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity

Edible partsroot

“The roots can be roasted as a coffee substitute, and the leaves add complexity to salads.” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

IndoorsFor forcing, dig roots in fall and replant in a dark, cool area to produce blanched chicons.

“For forcing, dig roots in fall and replant in a dark, cool area to produce blanched chicons.” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Companionscarrots, lettuce, onion

“Good Companions Carrots Lettuce Onion” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Keep away fromfennel

“❌ Keep Away From Fennel” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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