{"product_id":"chicory-100-seeds","title":"Chicory (Cichorium intybus) – 100 Versatile Herb \u0026 Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eChicory\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a hardy perennial herb valued both for its bright blue flowers and its edible leaves and roots. Chicory leaves add a slightly bitter flavor to salads, while the roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute or additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eThis pack contains 100 seeds, ideal for growing chicory in your herb or vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eLeaves can be used fresh in salads or cooked like spinach. Roots are roasted for coffee or used in traditional medicine. Also used as forage and soil improver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eSow seeds outdoors in spring or late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eCan be started indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eGerminates in 7–14 days at 15–20°C (59–68°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eSow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-prepared soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003ePrefers well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSoil pH 6.0–7.5 ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but not soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eAvoid drought stress for best leaf production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eThin seedlings to 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eHarvest leaves young for best flavor or allow to mature for roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eCan be blanched by covering plants to reduce bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eGrows 60–90 cm (24–36 inches) tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eAdditional Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eChicory is a multipurpose plant perfect for culinary, medicinal, and agricultural uses. 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