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CHICORY
FORAGES · OTHER SEED #1608 · CICHORIUM INTYBUS

CHICORY

$20.25

A deep-taprooted perennial herb — drought-tolerant, high-quality forage that stays leafy through spring and summer.

SIZE
● IN STOCK — SHIPS FROM ENID, OK RATE: 5 LBS PER ACRE

SUMMARY

Chicory is a perennial herb suited to well-drained soils with medium to high fertility and a pH of 5.5 or higher. Its deep taproot provides drought tolerance, and it delivers both spring and summer forage with very leafy, high-quality growth.

01

DEEP TAPROOT

Reaches moisture well below the root zone of shallow forages.

02

SPRING & SUMMER FORAGE

Produces across both seasons rather than a single flush.

03

HIGH QUALITY

Very leafy growth with strong mineral and protein content.

04

DROUGHT TOLERANT

Keeps producing through the dry stretch of summer.

05

PERENNIAL

Multiple seasons of production from one planting.

06

MIXES WELL

Standard partner with clover and alfalfa in perennial stands.

07

FERTILITY & DRAINAGE

Wants well-drained ground, medium-high fertility, pH 5.5+.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate5 LBS PER ACRE
Planting SeasonSpring; Fall
Plant Depth (in)0.25"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination42° F
Optimal Soil pH5–7
EstablishmentEasy
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound426,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CyclePerennial
Sun RequirementFull Sun
ZONE
Regional Growing Zone1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10
Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional
Taxonomy details not published for this product.