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Chicory, Puntarelle, Cicoria di Catalogna, Cicoria Asparago 'Clio'

Cichoriumintybus

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cichorium (sik-KOR-ee-um)
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Species
intybus (IN-tye-bus)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time

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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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