Best Sowing Season: October - November
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Approx. 50 seeds per pack.
Grow fresh Chicory Achichoria from seeds for crisp, slightly bitter leaves suitable for salads, cooking and mixed leafy dishes. This cool-season leafy vegetable is ideal for kitchen gardens, raised beds, pots and grow bags.
Chicory performs best in cool winter weather and can be harvested young for tender leaves or allowed to develop fuller foliage.
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Suitable Temperature: 15°C–25°C
Best Sowing Season: October - November
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Chicory Achichoria is a leafy form of chicory grown for its edible foliage.
The leaves develop a characteristic slightly bitter flavour and may be harvested young for milder taste or allowed to mature for stronger flavour and texture.
It is suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds and container growing.
Exact leaf shape, colour, growth habit and bitterness may vary according to the seed strain and growing conditions.
Chicory leaves can be used in:
Young leaves generally have a milder flavour than fully mature leaves.
G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch 🔗
Suitable for several plants with appropriate spacing.
G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗
Provides useful depth and growing space for leafy chicory.
G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch 🔗
Suitable for growing a wider row or multiple plants together.
Avoid overcrowding to maintain good airflow and healthy leaf development.
Use a fertile, loose and well-drained growing medium.
A practical GREEN GARDENS mix can be:
50% Bhalu Mitti (Sandy Soil) + 50% Vermicompost 🔗
Chicory benefits from fertile soil with consistent moisture but should not be kept waterlogged.
Prepare a fine, loose and well-drained soil surface.
Chicory may be started in trays or sown directly in the final growing area.
Sow approximately:
0.5–1 cm deep
Cover lightly with fine soil.
Water carefully after sowing.
Keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
Avoid disturbing freshly sown seeds with strong water pressure.
Seeds generally germinate within:
7–14 days
under suitable cool to mild conditions.
Provide bright light after germination.
Once established, plants generally perform well with:
4–6+ hours of sunlight daily
In warmer conditions, some protection from intense afternoon heat can be beneficial.
Thin overcrowded seedlings once true leaves develop.
This allows stronger plants to develop better foliage.
If started in nursery trays, transplant seedlings when they are strong enough to handle and have several true leaves.
Water after transplanting to help plants establish.
Maintain approximately:
15–25 cm between plants
depending on whether the crop is being grown for baby leaves or mature foliage.
Closer spacing can be used for young leaf production.
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture.
Avoid allowing the soil to remain extremely dry for prolonged periods.
At the same time, avoid waterlogging.
Chicory benefits from fertile soil but generally does not require excessive feeding.
Incorporate GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗 before planting.
Moderate feeding during growth can support healthy leaf production.
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which may encourage overly soft growth.
Keep the growing area reasonably free from weeds.
Maintain good airflow between plants.
Remove damaged or diseased leaves where necessary.
Monitor regularly for common leaf-feeding pests.
Young leaves can be harvested once they reach a useful size.
Harvest outer leaves while leaving the centre intact where possible.
This may allow continued leaf production.
For larger plants, allow the leaf rosette to develop fully before harvesting.
Cut mature leaves as required or harvest the whole plant depending on your preferred use.
Regular harvesting helps keep the crop productive and provides fresher leaves.
G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch 🔗
G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗
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