Chicory, Italian Dandelion, Radicchio, Succory, Witloof 'Versuvio'

Cichoriumintybus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cichorium (sik-KOR-ee-um)
Species
intybus (IN-tye-bus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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