🍵 Chicory (Root)

Cichorium intybus

tea_and_beverage perennial

☀️ Sun

full sun

💧 Water

moderate

🗺️ Zones

[3,4,5,6,7,8,9]

🧪 Soil pH

5.5-7.5

🪴 Soil Type

well-drained, deep sandy loam

📏 Spacing

6-8 inches

📐 Height

2-4 ft

⏱️ Maturity

120 days (roots); leaves continuously

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (3)

🤝 Carrot

Both root crops; complementary root depths

🤝 Tomato

Chicory's deep taproot mines minerals for shallow-rooted tomatoes

⚠️ Keep Apart (0)

No known enemies listed.

📝 Growing Notes

Same species as radicchio and Belgian endive , just different varieties selected for root, leaf, or head. Blue flowers on tall stems. Deep taproot mines minerals. Roots roasted at 350F until dark brown and brittle , grind and brew like coffee.

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