Chicory
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Belgian Endive Info – Tips For Growing Witloof Chicory Plants
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.
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Different Types Of Chicory: What Are Chicory, Endive, And Escarole
Endive or Chicory? If you’ve ever found yourself wondering which you should use in a recipe, you’ve come to the right place.
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Is Chicory An Annual Or Perennial: Learn About Chicory Lifespan In Gardens
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.
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Chicory Winter Care: Learn About Chicory Cold Tolerance
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.
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Treating Sick Chicory Plants: Learn About Common Chicory Diseases
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.
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Potted Chicory Care – Can You Grow Chicory In A Container
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.
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Common Chicory Issues: How To Avoid Problems With Chicory Plants
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.
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Chicory Pest Problems – How To Deter Pests Of Chicory Plants
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.
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Types Of Chicory – Chicory Plant Varieties For Gardens
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.
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Trimming Chicory Plants: Does Chicory Need To Be Pruned
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.
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Chicory Plant Benefits: How Is Chicory Good For You
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.
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Information On How To Grow Chicory
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.
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Chicory Plant Harvest: How To Harvest Chicory Root In The Garden
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.
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Is Chicory Edible: Learn About Cooking With Chicory Herbs
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.
