Grow a historic and versatile herb with our heirloom Chicory seeds. This hardy perennial is most famous for its long taproot, which can be roasted and ground into a classic, caffeine-free coffee substitute with a rich flavor. The young, tender leaves add a pleasant, bitter bite to salads, similar to radicchio. In its second year, the plant sends up tall stalks with beautiful, sky-blue, daisy-like flowers that are a favorite of pollinators. ⭐ What you'll love The roasted root is a traditional, caffeine-free coffee substitute. The young leaves provide a zesty, bitter green for salads. Produces an abundance of beautiful, sky-blue flowers beloved by bees. A tough, drought-tolerant perennial that is very easy to grow. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 3-5 feet Days to Maturity: 120+ days for root harvest USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost, or in late summer/fall. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers loose, well-draining soil to accommodate the deep taproot. Harvest: Harvest young leaves for salads. For roots, harvest in the fall of the first year. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
