Consulta Plantas

Care of the plant Cichorium intybus or Common chicory

The genus Cichorium, family Asteraceae, and includes 10 species of herbaceous plants native to Asia, Europe and North Africa. Some species are: Cichorium intybus, Cichorium endivia, Cichorium alatum, Cichorium pumilum.

Common names: Common chicory, Blue dandelion, Radicchio, Succory, Witloof. This species is native to Europe.

They are perennial plants that reach 1 meter (3.28 feet) in height. They have leaves of two types: the lower leaves have sharp lobes and a peduncle, and the upper leaves have entire edges and do not have a peduncle. The flowers are blue.

Common chicory can be grown as a decorative plant in flower beds and in aromatic plant gardens. Its dried, roasted and ground roots are consumed as a substitute for coffee.

Cichorium intybus needs full sun exposure and protected from frost.

Blue dandelion needs calcareous soils to be able to be (add calcium carbonate if we do not have this type of soil).

Water moderately throughout the year; slightly increase watering in summer.

Fertilize with manure 2 months before sowing and add mineral fertilizer just before sowing.

Radicchio is a resistant plant to diseases and common pests.

Succory propagates by sown seeds, in their final location, in spring.

Images of the plant Cichorium intybus or Common chicory