Plant GuideChicory
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🌿Leafy GreenModerate
Chicory
Cichorium intybus · Asteraceae
Root crops require well-aerated media
pH 6 – 7.5
10 – 25°C
50–70 days
Growth: moderate
Medium
Care Notes
Root crops require well-aerated media
Health Benefits
Supports liver and digestion
Culinary Uses
Leaves, roots (coffee substitute)
Root Behaviour
Strong taproot
Common Problems
Problems
Tough leaves if mature
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Rare
Nutrient Demand
Low Demand
Suited to young or lightly-stocked systems
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#leafy#temperate#root#medicinal
Season
Spring–Autumn