How to Grow Chicory from Seed!

How to Grow Chicory from Seed!

The quick and convenient step by step guide to growing your Chicory Seeds!

Chicory is tough and can be planted when frost is still around in spring. Chicory is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 55–75°F.

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Growing Your Chicory From Seed In 5 Steps

# 1 | Direct sow your chicory seeds when temperatures are between 45–85°F with the highest germination at 75°F.

# 2 | Sow your chicory seeds 1″ apart, rows 12–18″ apart. Cover seed lightly, about 1/8″, and tap soil down gently.

# 3 | Keep soil uniformly moist during germination and until plants grow true leaves. Germination should happen in 10-15 days.