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

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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Root crop of Italy that has been also used dried and ground as a wonderful coffee additive or substitute. (60 to 70 days)

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