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Chicory

Cichorium intybus · Perennial

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
1–2 m × 50–100 cm
Soil
fertile, well-drained soil; Chalk, Loam, Sand; Acid, Alkaline, Neutral pH
Flowering
March–October
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or beer traps, and hand-pick at night.

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation and spray with a fungicide or bicarbonate solution if severe.

Rust: Remove affected foliage immediately and avoid overhead watering to reduce humidity.

Bolting: Sow at the correct time to avoid cold spells or extreme heat stress.

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