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Chicory

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Chicory

Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a deep-rooting perennial broadleaf species with an exceptionally strong taproot capable of exploring soil well below the rooting zone of many annual crops. It can recover nutrients from deeper soil layers and contribute to biological soil structuring. Chicory is drought tolerant once established and maintains growth under conditions where shallower-rooted species may suffer. In diverse mixtures it provides an excellent functional contrast to fibrous-rooted grasses and shallow-rooting legumes.

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Deeper root exploration
Taproots explore deeper soil layers.
Drier growing conditions
Tolerates drier conditions once established.
Longer lasting cover
Perennial growth for longer cover periods.
What is in the pack?
Seeds of Cichorium intybus. Available pack sizes: 1 kg, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g.
How and when should you use it?
Establish in a moist seedbed for longer cover periods. As a perennial, it requires a planned termination strategy before the next crop. Use the seed lot guide to confirm sowing depth and seed rate.
Delivery and support
You receive the product in your selected pack size. Check the packaging and label on arrival, and follow its storage and use instructions. General background: https://biomenation.com/knowledge-base/

Chicory — Cichorium intybus

  • Type: Perennial broadleaf
  • Main functions: Deep rooting, nutrient recovery, biological soil structuring, drought resilience
  • Typical sowing window: March–May or July–August
  • Sowing depth: 0.5–1.5 cm
  • Approx. pure-stand seed rate: 5–10 kg/ha
  • Root system: Strong, deep taproot
  • Winter behaviour: Winter-hardy

Chicory is particularly useful where the aim is to explore deeper soil horizons. Mature plants can develop a powerful taproot capable of accessing water and nutrients below the effective rooting depth of many annual crops.

This rooting pattern complements shallow fibrous-rooted grasses particularly well. Following termination, old chicory roots form persistent biological channels that may be used by subsequent crop roots.

Because chicory is perennial, termination must be planned carefully. It should not be treated as a reliably winter-killed species.

Why it works

Deep roots. A longer soil connection.

01

Deeper root exploration

Once established, plants can maintain growth under relatively dry growing conditions.

02

Drier growing conditions

Once established, plants can maintain growth under relatively dry growing conditions.

03

Longer lasting cover

Perennial growth can maintain living roots in soil over longer periods.

Built for the whole system

INOQ A300 mycorrhiza concentrate

Chicory can provide living host roots. INOQ A300 mycorrhiza concentrate may form mycorrhizal associations with compatible roots when applied to the root zone as its label directs.
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