{"product_id":"chicory-seeds","title":"Chicory Rossa Di Verona - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicory Rossa Di Verona - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEurope and Western Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-40 cm (leaf stage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, even moisture for tender leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, well-drained loamy soil with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeding with nitrogen-rich compost for leafy growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Young leaves are eaten fresh in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;salads\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; or lightly cooked; the bitterness mellows with blanching. Roasted chicory \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;root\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; is a well-known coffee substitute and the plant is also valued in traditional medicine for the liver and digestion.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;1 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, directly in beds or in trays. Seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;germinate in 7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Thin or transplant to \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;20-25 cm apart\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Harvest outer leaves continuously once plants are established, about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;50-60 days from sowing\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; for blanched chicons, cover the crowns to reduce bitterness. Roots for coffee are lifted when mature.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should chicory seeds be sown in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in the cool season, roughly September to December across most of India. Chicory grows best in mild winter temperatures and may bolt quickly in summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow chicory in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a deep pot of at least 8-10 inches so the roots have room. Give it sun to part shade and steady moisture for tender, less-bitter leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053566198006,"sku":"SED-VEG-CHICORY-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-chicory-rossa-di-verona-vegetable-seeds-16969066119308.jpg?v=1782715376","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/chicory-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}