Cichorium intybus Seeds (Chicory)

Chicory (Cichorium intybus), also known as succory or blue daisy, is a perennial herbaceous plant with a deep taproot. It grows upright with branching stems, reaching a height of 1 to 5 feet. The plant is characterized by its vibrant blue flowers that resemble daisies. Chicory is also cultivated for its edible leaves that have a slightly bitter taste, often used in salads. It can be found growing in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. If interested in growing chicory, one can find Cichorium intybus seeds available for purchase from various suppliers.

Growing Cichorium intybus from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Blue

Germinating Chicory Flower Seeds

To germinate Cichorium intybus, sow the seeds in well-draining soil, cover lightly with a thin layer of soil, and water gently. Place in a sunny location at a temperature of approximately 70°F (21°C). Keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

We source all of our Cichorium intybus seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Chicory seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Chicory seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Cichorium intybus seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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