300+ Chicory Seeds Italian Dandelion Heirloom Herb Blue Flower Edible Greens Pollinator Friendly Non-GMO

Grow your own Italian dandelion chicory, a charming heirloom herb that produces striking blue flowers and dandelion-like leafy greens. These non-GMO seeds are simple to sow and thrive in a sunny garden bed, adding a burst of color and interesting texture to an edible landscape.

The young leaves bring a pleasantly bitter note to fresh salads and other dishes, while the mature plants form tall stems that bloom with lovely blue flowers loved by bees and butterflies. Use it in ornamental borders, herb gardens, or as a low-maintenance addition to your kitchen garden.

Species: Cichorium intybus
Variety: Italian Dandelion (Heirloom)
Type: Herb
Plant Habit: Upright with rosette leaves
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days to Harvest: 30-45 days for baby greens
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 12 inches apart
Notes: Prefers cool weather; grows best in early spring or fall