Chicory Seeds | Cichorium intybus

Popularized as an affordable and widely available coffee substitute and livestock feed, chicory flies under the radar as a nourishing medicinal ally. As a bitter and hepatic plant, chicory root has been traditionally worked with to stimulate digestion and assist the liver in repairing itself from environmental toxin damage, supporting practically all bodily function downstream. Very closely related to dandelions, the greens and roots of chicory can be eaten in similar ways.  Chicory is noxious in Colorado & New Mexico so is illegal to grow and cannot be shipped to these states. It is invasive in Alaska, Kentucky, & West Virginia, so should be wild-harvested here, rather than planted intentionally.    Approximately 100 seeds, harvested for 2023. Grown using only compost, water, & organic fertilizer, our plants are never treated or sprayed with anything at all.    Lifecycle: Biennial or short-lived perennial Zones: 3-9 Region: Native to Eurasia Actions: Hepatic, bitter, anti-