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Chickory

About Chickory

Chicory is a binnial member of the Asteraceae family. It was introduced from Europe and has become naturalized over much of the US. It is weedy in fields, pastures and along roadsides and considered invasive in some states. Cichorium endivia is the salad green known as curly endive.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cichorium intybus

Genus

Cichorium

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Chicory and Common chicory

How to care for Chickory

💦 Water

How often to water your Chickory

Chickory needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Chickory in your home

Chickory love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Chickory does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chickory in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Chickory

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chickory: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chickory after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Bugs and brown stems?? So I have two chicory plants in a large pot together, both uprooted from my yard. They’ve been doing really well and producing new growth but lately their stems are turning brown. I checked her for root rot (all good) and trimmed off all the brown stuff. I also found these little bugs on one of her stems - probably 8-15 of them. Does anyone have any answers or ideas?

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Chickory is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Chickory →

Common Chickory Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Chickory prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Chickory Water Frequency →

Chickory Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Chickory requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Chickory Light Requirements →

Chickory Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Chickory is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Chickory does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Chickory →

When and How to Successfully Repot Chickory →

What Are Healthy Chickory Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Chickory is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Chickory →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Chickory grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Chickory Lifecycle →

Chickory Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Chickory →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Chickory can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Chickory Temperature Tolerance →

Chickory Hardiness Zones →

Is Chickory a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Chickory can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Chickory →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Chickory, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.