Chicory
SpeciesCichorium intybus
Also called common chicory, Cichorium sylvestre
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Chicory is a hardy perennial” — What Not to Plant with Chicory: A Comprehensive Guide to Companion Planting - SizzleRoom
“Chicory takes 60-120 days to harvest.” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity
“Chicory takes 60-120 days to harvest.” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity
“Chicory prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade” — What Not to Plant with Chicory: A Comprehensive Guide to Companion Planting - SizzleRoom
“Regular watering to keep soil consistently moist” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity
“Preferred soil pH is 5.5–7.5.” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity
“Aim for about 2.5 cm of water per week” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity
“thin to 6–8 inches apart for leaf production” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity
“Sow seeds directly in spring.” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Fall planting: Sow 10 weeks before your first frost date” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in late summer” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity
“baby leaves at 3–4 weeks for tender salad mix” — How to Grow Chicory — Complete Guide with Planting Calendar for 350 Cities | GrowByCity
“The roots can be roasted as a coffee substitute, and the leaves add complexity to salads.” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“For forcing, dig roots in fall and replant in a dark, cool area to produce blanched chicons.” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Good Companions Carrots Lettuce Onion” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“❌ Keep Away From Fennel” — Chicory Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Chicory
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian