Chicory seeds produce a perennial wildflower that is not only lovely but beneficial as well. Chicory plants grow easily from flower seeds in sunny locations and in well-drained or moderately drained soils.
Chicory seed plants have clusters of 1 - 3 daisy-like flowers, in brilliant pastel blue, and they prefer medium to higher fertility levels and a pH of 5.5 or greater.
Flower Specifications
Approximate seeds per pound: 425,923 Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 9 Height: 48 inches Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Blue Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH of 5.5+
Planting Directions
Temperature: 65 - 75F Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days Light Required: No Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Rate: 2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre Moisture: Keep moist until germination Plant Spacing: 10 - 12 inches
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.