How much sunlight does my Chickory need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Chickory?

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!

Should I fertilize my Chickory?

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.

What is the growth pattern for Chickory?

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

Can Chickory be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Chickory can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Chickory?

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.

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Q: Is Chickory easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Chickory?

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.

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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Chickory in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Chickory: 1ft from a window

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.

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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation