When to plant chicory seeds
Do you know this? Information about when to plant chicory seeds and the planting methods and timing of chicory, detailed introduction is as follows:
Category: Asteraceae, annual or biennial, or perennial.
Original place: Northern Europe
1. Sunlight: Sunny or semi-sunny areas.
2. Watering: Moderate to abundant care.
3. Seed size: Slightly larger than sesame seeds.
4. Sowing time: End of February to early May, end of August to autumn.
5. Winter management: Has strong cold resistance, so it can be planted outdoors in winter.
6. Diseases and pests: Not prone to diseases and pests.
Recommended pot size: Pots with a height of 15 cm or more are recommended.
Chicory with rose-like beautiful leaves
In my hometown of Jeju Island, there is a large garden for planting various vegetables. Out of concern for herbs and vegetables, I found a red vegetable that looks like lettuce when observing what is planted in the garden. What is it? Out of curiosity about its name, I asked my mom, "Mom, what is this vegetable that looks like a rose? Is it lettuce?" My mom told me it's not lettuce, but chicory. I was really surprised that there is a vegetable as beautiful as a flower.
Is that all? Seeing chicory with a green glow makes one involuntarily exclaim, "I didn't know vegetables could be so beautiful." Chicory is not prone to diseases and pests like lettuce and can also be grown on a balcony.
Chicory cultivation
01 Chicory has a high germination rate, so even if sown at the beginning of March, it will quickly sprout new buds. It can be directly planted in a large pot.
02 When its roots are full, it needs to be transplanted temporarily for the first time. Even with slightly insufficient sunlight, it will not grow tall, so it is easy to plant.
03 The larger the leaves of chicory grow, the more vivid the color will be. At this time, it needs to be transplanted to a large pot with bottom fertilizer and good soil.
04 Thinning is needed, leaving only 3 plants. The smaller the pot, the more seedlings need to be cut to promote growth.
05 After repotting, chicory leaves will curl inwards and start to form heads.
06 Chicory can only be harvested when it has grown into a flower-like shape. Harvesting should start from the outer leaves to allow new leaves to grow inside.
Because the leaf edges are serrated, the real name of chicory sold in the market is "endive." In Korea, there is no distinction between chicory and endive; they are both called chicory. Wild chicory is usually perennial, but cultivated chicory can grow for 1-2 years.
Chicory, rich in iron, can strengthen the liver and stomach, help prevent constipation and restore vision, reduce cholesterol, and has good effects on the treatment of diabetes. The slightly bitter leaves can be used to wrap rice or added to salads, sandwiches, etc. The roots can be boiled into tea.
The above information about when to plant chicory seeds and the planting methods and timing of chicory is for reference by green plant enthusiasts.