{"product_id":"chicory-coffee-830","title":"Chicory Coffee Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus \u003c\/em\u003e'Magdeburg'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional European heirloom grown for its large, fleshy roots, which can be roasted and ground to create a rich, caffeine-free coffee substitute. For generations, chicory root has been used on its own or blended with coffee to add depth, body and a distinctive roasted flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove ground, Coffee Chicory produces attractive blue flowers and a rosette of tangy, slightly bitter leaves that can be harvested young for salads or cooked as greens. The flavour is similar to dandelion and becomes milder when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagdeburg develops substantial roots over a long growing season, making it one of the best varieties for home production of roasted chicory. Once harvested, roots can be sliced, roasted until deep brown and ground for use in hot beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and adaptable to a range of conditions, chicory is a useful addition to kitchen gardens, herb gardens and self-sufficiency plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropics:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to July\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropics:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to August\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMild climates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold climates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow seed directly where plants are to grow or raise seedlings for transplanting. Sow 5–10mm deep in full sun and well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 25–30cm apart. Keep soil moist during germination and establishment. Harvest young leaves as required throughout the growing season. Roots are typically ready to harvest after approximately 110 days, once they have reached a good size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649673056474,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/chicory-roots-just-pulled-magdeburg.png?v=1784681392","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/chicory-coffee-830","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}