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

• Plant Name: Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 3-5 feet
• Days to Maturity: 120+ days for root harvest
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost, or in late summer/fall.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers loose, well-draining soil to accommodate the deep taproot.
• 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!

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