Chicory
CHARACTERISTICS
| Planting Rate | 5-8 LBS per Acre as a Monoculture _ 1-2 LBS per Acre in a Mixture |
|---|---|
| Plant Height | 2-3 FT |
| Seed Count | 400.000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Cichorium intybus |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Full Sun |
| Preferred Sites | Disturbed, Dry Sites |
| Bloom Period | Mid Summer to Early Fall |
| Pollinator Value | Good |
| Grazing Value | Very good as a mixture component |
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Description
Chicory
Chicory is a perennial herb, a forage crop that has large, dandelion-like leaves and is high in nutritional value. This cool season member of the sunflower originated from Europe but is now found in much of North America.
- Very good drought tolerance due to the deep taproot
- Remains green throughout the warm summer months
- Seed in spring at a rate of 5-8 LBS/Acre as a monoculture or 1-2 LBS/ Acre as part of a mixture
- Deer will prefer over other plants
- Works well within food plot mixes with clovers and legumes
- Prefers well to moderately well drained soils
- Is a low growing rosette with broad leaves
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