{"product_id":"organic-chicory-seeds-300-seeds-forage-chicory-medicinal-herb-seeds-heirloom-flower-seeds-non-gmo-plant-usa-grown","title":"Organic Chicory Seeds, 300+ Seeds, Forage Chicory, Medicinal Herb Seeds, Heirloom, Flower Seeds, Non GMO, Plant, USA Grown","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            Certified Organic Forage Chicory, Cichorium intybus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 300+ Seeds\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth: 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 12\" apart\u003cbr\u003eGermination: 14 - 28 days\u003cbr\u003ePrefers full sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003eCertified Organic by Oregon Tilth\u003cbr\u003eUSA Grown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicory (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is now widely cultivated around the world, including in North America. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves of the chicory plant are often used in salads, while the root can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute or blended with coffee to add flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo plant chicory seeds, follow these steps:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Chicory prefers a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrepare the soil by removing any weeds and debris.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow the seeds sparingly and cover about 1\/4\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater the area thoroughly but gently, taking care not to wash away the seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the soil moist until the seedlings are well-established. Chicory does not require heavy watering, but it will not tolerate drought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the plants have grown to a height of about 4-6 inches, you can begin to thin them out to about 12 inches apart. This will help ensure that the remaining plants have enough room to grow and mature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicory is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types and weather conditions. It typically blooms in late summer or early fall, producing beautiful blue flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. You can harvest the leaves of the chicory plant for use in salads or cook them like spinach. The root can be harvested in the fall and roasted for use as a coffee substitute.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fostradellc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45299777339527,"sku":"TT9G0IS","price":1.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3936\/3719\/files\/Output_121.jpg?v=1784708207","url":"https:\/\/fostradellc.com\/products\/organic-chicory-seeds-300-seeds-forage-chicory-medicinal-herb-seeds-heirloom-flower-seeds-non-gmo-plant-usa-grown","provider":"Fostradellc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}