Garnet Stem chicory
Cichorium intybus
HOW TO GROW CHICORY
When being grown for perennial roots, directly sow in June or May then thin all summer. When grown for edible leaves, direct sow in April for a summer crop or June and July for a winter crop. Deep taproot loosens compacted soils. Soils rich in available phosphorous are desirable, since phosphorous is essential to early plant development. Most chicories will survive winter temperatures between 20 and 25˚F. Soil pH 5.2–6.2. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,300 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 8 years.
Planting Depth 1/8-1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-15
Plant Spacing 10–12”
Row Spacing 18–24”
Days To Maturity 35–55
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,300 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 8 years.
Planting Depth 1/8-1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-15
Plant Spacing 10–12”
Row Spacing 18–24”
Days To Maturity 35–55
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$3.75
- 2000 Seeds$22.50
Dark green leaves with red petioles and excellent flavor. Very similar to Red Rib. Good tolerance to both warm and cool weather. Fairly uniform but there is some variation with darkness of stem color, plant habit and leaf shape. Perennial frequently grown as an annual crop. Also known as Italian Dandelion. Tags: Col...
Dark green leaves with red petioles and excellent flavor. Very similar to Red Rib. Good tolerance to both warm and cool weather. Fairly uniform but there is some variation with darkness of stem color, plant habit and leaf shape. Perennial frequently grown as an annual crop. Also known as Italian Dandelion. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Specialty: Cooking Green, Specialty: Bolt Resistant, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Certification: Organic.
Native to northern Middle East to southern Balkan Peninsula. Naturalized to North America, Europe and Australia. Food and medicinal plant used by Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for the roots and shoots in spring like dandelion. Delicious chicory recipes.
Native to northern Middle East to southern Balkan Peninsula. Naturalized to North America, Europe and Australia. Food and medicinal plant used by Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for the roots and shoots in spring like dandelion. Delicious chicory recipes.
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