Chicory, Italian Dandelion, Radicchio, Succory, Witloof 'Grumolo Biondo Golden'

Cichoriumintybus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cichorium (sik-KOR-ee-um)
Species
intybus (IN-tye-bus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Capistrano Beach, California

Laguna Beach, California

Redwood City, California

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Banner Elk, NC (Zone 6a) | July 2006 | positive

Don't eat it-- let it bloom! This makes a marvelous 5 ft high focal point in the garden with tons of blue blossoms!

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| April 2006 | positive

An heirloom from the Piedmont region of Italy, it’s color and texture is beautifully paired with Lolla Rossa Lettuce’s magenta leaves...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Small rosette head with rounded, thick, golden-green leaves. This is a popular baby salad item in Italy; best for cool season growing. An...Read More

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