Chicory

Chicory is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean.  Throughout the state of Oregon, this flower can be found growing in ditches alongside the road.  Often it will grow in a similar fashion to weeds. In the first year of its cycle, you will only see plant growth and by the second year it will come into full bloom.  Chicory should be planted in full sun. It can be grown for its leaves, which are often used in salads.  The roots are used to make ‘Chicory Coffee’, which is a coffee substitute.  This is a very drought tolerant herb that has a deep taproot.  Planting should be done 2-3 weeks before the last frost.  This plant is also a great feed for wildlife and for cattle, sheep and goats.

*Most perennials will not bloom the first year they are planted.  They establish a plant the first year and then bloom the second and every year after that.  Annuals will give you color the first year you plant them and then can reseed themselves if they like where they are growing.   This is why perennials tend to be more expensive.  It takes twice as long to get seed off of the plant than an annual when initially planting.

**For larger quantities than listed for sale please contact us for availability and pricing.

The broadcast rate for seeding is 10 – 12.5 pounds per acre.

The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 5 pounds per acre.