Chicory

Latin Name: Cichorium intybus
Plant type: medicinal and edible biennial
Botanical family: Asteraceae

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Harvest period: June to October

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate

Companion plants: Carrot, echinacea, calendula, rosemary
Enemy plants: Avoid near plants sensitive to root competition

Description

A biennial with pretty sky-blue flowers, chicory is equally at home in medicinal gardens and wild vegetable patches. Grown for its roasted roots or bitter young leaves, it also provides shelter for beneficial insects.

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