{"product_id":"chicory-wild-686","title":"Chicory Wild Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Chicory is a hardy, deep-rooted herb traditionally valued for its striking sky-blue flowers, vigorous growth and ability to improve soil health. Growing to around 1 m tall, it develops a strong taproot that penetrates deeply into the soil, helping to break through compacted layers and heavy clay while drawing nutrients from the subsoil. This natural nutrient mining brings valuable minerals, including nitrogen, potassium, sulphur and silica, closer to the surface where they can benefit surrounding plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attractive flowers are highly appealing to bees and other beneficial insects, making Wild Chicory an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens, permaculture systems and regenerative landscapes. Young leaves can also be harvested for salads or cooked greens, while the roots have a long history of being roasted and used as a coffee substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 600 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 250 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to September\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to October\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November and February to April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 5 mm deep into well-drained soil in a sunny position. Direct sow or transplant seedlings once established, spacing plants 30–45 cm apart. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Once mature, the deep taproot provides excellent drought tolerance. Harvest leaves while young for the mildest flavour or allow plants to flower to attract pollinators and improve soil structure.\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":46649652150490,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Chickory_Wild.jpg?v=1770866553","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/chicory-wild-686","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}