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| Botanical Name |
Cichorium intybus |
| Seeds Per Pack |
100 |
| Life Cycle |
Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest |
80-90, 90-100 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
This red chicory adds a distinctive, delicious flavor and color to raw or wilted salads, and is nice lightly sautéed. It is an excellent complement in mixed steamed greens, stir-fries, and savory pastries. A loosely-heading ‘chioggia’ type variety, the outer green leaves wrap the inner magenta head which has white midribs.