Chicory Seeds – Yellow

Chicory is a versatile leafy plant known for its slightly bitter leaves and crisp texture. The yellow variety offers unique color and mild flavor, making it a popular choice for salads, side dishes, and culinary use. It is a hardy, cool-season crop that grows well in a variety of soil conditions and is suitable for home gardens and small farms.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Leafy green, cool-season crop

• Variety Name: Yellow Chicory

• Growth Habit: Upright, leafy rosette

• Maturity: Harvest typically in 60–75 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Best grown during cool months of spring and fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–5: April–June, August–September

  • Zones 6–7: March–May, September–October

  • Zones 8–9: February–April, October–November

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with neutral pH

• Watering: Regular, moderate watering; do not allow soil to dry completely

• Uses: Fresh salads, cooked greens, side dishes, culinary garnish