{"product_id":"chicory-seeds","title":"Chicory Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLIFE CYCLE:Perennial, Biennial\u003cbr\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENT:Full Sun\u003cbr\u003ePLANTING SEASON:Spring\u003cbr\u003eCOLOR:Blue\u003cbr\u003ePLANT HEIGHT:Up to 60 inches\u003cbr\u003ePLANT SPACING:8-12 inches\u003cbr\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:1 inch\u003cbr\u003eSOWING METHOD:Direct Sow\u003cbr\u003eWATER NEEDS:Average\u003cbr\u003eCOLD STRATIFICATION:No\u003cbr\u003eHARDINESS ZONES:3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHEN TO PLANT CHICORY SEEDS\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow outdoors 2-3 weeks before the final frost date of the Spring, or as soon as the soil is workable. Chicory can also be started indoors, 5-6 weeks before the final frost of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHERE TO PLANT CHICORY SEEDS\u003cbr\u003eChicory does best with Full Sun exposure, although it can tolerate Partial Shade conditions. Chicory will thrive in fertile, moist, well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Work in rotted compost or organic matter if your soil is lacking in any of the major nutrients. Chicory grows best in temperatures between 40 and 70°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW TO PLANT CHICORY SEEDS\u003cbr\u003eSow Chicory seeds 6-10 inches apart in rows that are 2-3 feet distant. Seeds should be planted to a depth of 1\/4 inch. Seedlings will emerge in approximately 14-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW TO CARE FOR CHICORY\u003cbr\u003eThin seedlings to 1 every 6 inches after they develop 3 permanent leaves. Chicory requires vigilant weeding. Deadhead spent flowers and discard to help encourage healthy growth. Harvest mature leaves for use in cooking, and harvest roots for consumption in mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haiyiplants","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":45186687860759,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":45186687893527,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/1616\/5911\/files\/1_78748025-f123-4f90-84e3-0950d752ab22.jpg?v=1780406900","url":"https:\/\/easytogrowbulb.com\/products\/chicory-seeds","provider":"Easytogrowbulb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}