Chicory is a perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae. Many varieties are cultivated for salad leaves as it's wonderful in salad when dressed with a gutsy, garlicky vinaigrette. It can also be added to a stir-fry, a quick saute. A dense, crisp texture and a bittersweet flavor that’s deliciously raw or cooked. Rich in potassium and magnesium.
Planting Info
Full sun-part shade. Space seedlings 30cm apart. Deep, fertile soil, mulch with an organic mulch, such as sugar cane or pea straw and water in well. Harvest leaves as they grow or the entire plant after approximately 2 months.
Basilea Living Herbs
Basilea Farm, Burpengary grows pesticide-free Green Chicory seedlings, available locally in Brisbane and Moreton Bay, South East Queensland, Australia.
Pot Size 50mm
