Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Seeds - 300 Heirloom, Edible Leaves & Coffee Substitutes
300 Seeds Chicory – Cichorium intybus, Heirloom Vegetable & Coffee Substitute
$15.00
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Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Seeds - 300 Heirloom, Edible Leaves & Coffee Substitutes
$15.00
About This Plant
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is an heirloom plant valued for edible leaves and roots. Leaves are great for salads or sautéing, and the roots can be roasted to make a coffee substitute. It is a hardy, cool-season crop that thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, and is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Features blue flowers and serves as a nectar source for pollinators.
What You Will Receive
300 seeds of Chicory (Cichorium intybus), heirloom vegetable & coffee substitute variety. Seeds are suitable for planting to grow edible leaves and roots.
- Scientific Name: Cichorium intybus
- Common Name: Chicory
- Color: Green leaves, blue flowers
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate, drought-tolerant once established
- Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Harvest Time: Leaves in 60-90 days; roots in 120-150 days
- Ideal For: Salads, sautéing, coffee substitute, wildflower gardens
- Maintenance: Low
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora