Tips & Information about Chicory

Different Types Of Chicory: What Are Chicory, Endive, And Escarole

By Laura Miller

Endive or Chicory? If you’ve ever found yourself wondering which you should use in a recipe, you’ve come to the right place.

Belgian Endive Info – Tips For Growing Witloof Chicory Plants

By Laura Miller

Witloof chicory is a weedy-looking plant. That's not surprising, as it's related to the dandelion and has frilly, pointed dandelion-like leaves. What is surprising is that witloof chicory plants have a double life. Click here to learn more about this amazing plant.

Chicory Winter Care: Learn About Chicory Cold Tolerance

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Chicory in winter generally dies back and will spring anew in spring. This occasional coffee substitute is easy to grow and a fairly reliable perennial in most zones. Learn more about chicory cold tolerance and what you can do to help protect the plants here.

Forcing Chicory Plants – Learn About Chicory Root Forcing

By Amy Grant

Have you ever heard of forcing chicory plants? Chicory root forcing is a common procedure that transforms the roots into something marvelous. If you are growing chicory, and are wondering “should I force chicory,” the resounding answer is yes! Learn more here.

Is Chicory An Annual Or Perennial: Learn About Chicory Lifespan In Gardens

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Plant lifespan is often a subject of debate. For instance, many annuals in the north are actually perennials or biennials in the south. So, is chicory an annual or perennial? Click this article to see which… or if there is a third, unexpected choice.

Treating Sick Chicory Plants: Learn About Common Chicory Diseases

By Teo Spengler

If you are growing chicory in your garden, it is disappointing to see sick chicory plants. If this happens to you, you probably want some answers on “what’s wrong with my chicory.” Click this article for a discussion of chicory plant problems.

Potted Chicory Care – Can You Grow Chicory In A Container

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Generations of herbalists have used this chicory herb as a treatment for maladies ranging from upset stomach and jaundice to fever and gallstones. Growing potted chicory plants is a great way to enjoy them up close and in small spaces. Click here to learn more.

Types Of Chicory – Chicory Plant Varieties For Gardens

By Teo Spengler

If you decide to plant chicory in your garden, you’ll want to scope out different chicory plant varieties. Each has its own characteristics, uses, and growth requirements. Click here to learn about different chicory plants and how to choose among the many varieties of chicory.

Cup Of Coffee On Table Covered In Chicory Flowers

Chicory Plant Uses: What To Do With Chicory Plants

By Teo Spengler

You’ve probably heard of chicory and you may even have this ornamental plant in your garden. But you may not be sure what to do with chicory or how you can start using chicory from the garden. What is chicory used for? Click here to find out.

Chicory Pest Problems – How To Deter Pests Of Chicory Plants

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Although chicory is easy to grow in the garden, it is sometimes plagued by certain chicory insects and chicory plant pests. Click on the following article for information about a few of the most common chicory pest problems you may encounter.

Is Chicory Edible: Learn About Cooking With Chicory Herbs

By Amy Grant

Have you ever heard of chicory? If so, did you wonder if you can eat chicory? Chicory is, indeed, edible and cooking with chicory dates back hundreds of years. Now that you know that eating chicory plants is okay, the question is how to use chicory. Find out here.

Common Chicory Issues: How To Avoid Problems With Chicory Plants

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Although chicory tends to be relatively problem-free, certain problems with chicory may arise – often because growing conditions aren’t quite right. Let’s do a little troubleshooting to determine what’s going on with your ailing chicory plants. Click here for more info.

Chicory Plant Harvest: How To Harvest Chicory Root In The Garden

By Teo Spengler

In its native range near the Mediterranean, chicory is a wildflower with bright, happy blossoms. However, it is also a hardy vegetable crop, as its roots and leaves are edible. The time for harvesting chicory depends on the reason you are growing it. Learn more here.

Trimming Chicory Plants: Does Chicory Need To Be Pruned

By Teo Spengler

If you grow chicory in your backyard, you’ll find it an extremely low-maintenance plant, requiring only occasional chicory plant pruning. How often does chicory need to be pruned? For information on trimming chicory plants, and tips on when to prune chicory, click here.

Chicory Plant Benefits: How Is Chicory Good For You

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Chicory is just one of many beneficial plants. But how is chicory good for you? It has not only been used for centuries as a coffee substitute but, more importantly, to improve digestion. Today, it is used to improve health in several different ways. Learn more here.

Information On How To Grow Chicory

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Chicory plant is an herbaceous biennial. The plant can be found growing wild in many areas of the U.S. Chicory herb plants are easy to grow in the garden, and this article will help.