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Witloof Chicory growing guide

Chicory grown first for roots, then forced in darkness to make pale tight chicons. A classic European winter crop.

Witloof Chicory
Wikimedia Commons · Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0
5-14 daysGermination
120-180 daysHarvest
25 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH

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ClimateSowTransplant / PlantHarvest
TropicalApr - AugApr - AugJun - Oct
SubtropicalMar - AugMar - AugJun - Nov
MediterraneanMar - AugMar - AugJun - Nov
TemperateFeb - AprApr - MayAug - Nov
CoolMar - MayMay - JunSep - Nov
AridMar - MayMar - MayJun - Sep

Good companions

Carrot, Lettuce, Radish

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Growing note

Lift roots after the growing season and force in darkness for pale chicons.

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