About This

• CHICORY SEEDS FOR PLANTING - Grow root chicory (Cichorium intybus), a perennial herb grown for its long taproots, leafy greens, and bright blue flowers
• ROASTED TEA HERB - Dig mature chicory roots in fall, then wash, slice, dry, and roast them for a traditional caffeine-free coffee-style brew with earthy flavor and a touch of sweetness
• PERENNIAL ROOT HERB - Root chicory plants grow upright leafy rosettes the first season, then send up tall stems with bright blue flowers if left in the garden a second year
• EASY TO GROW - Direct sow chicory root seeds in spring or fall, choosing loose well-drained soil for straighter roots and keeping seedlings moist until establishment
• FAMILY OWNED USA SMALL BUSINESS – Heirloom non-GMO seeds from Survival Garden Seeds, a trusted American brand; always open-pollinated, untreated, and quality tested for garden success

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : SURVIVAL GARDEN SEEDS
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Blue
• Special Feature : Disease Resistant, High Germination Rate, Low Maintenance, Pest Resistant, Shade Resistant
• Expected Blooming Period : Summer to Fall
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 2 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring
• Product Care Instructions : Start indoors 3-4 weeks ahead of time, or sow directly outdoors once soil can be worked. Keep soil surface cool and water evenly until germination. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature a few days before setting outdoors. Space seedlings 6-12" apart. Start indoors 3-4 weeks ahead of time, or sow directly outdoors once soil can be worked. Keep soil surface cool and water evenly until germination. Harden seedlings by reduci… See more