Chicory is a plant of the genus Chicory in the family Asteraceae. It is widely grown in the United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany, as well as in North America. It has a long history of cultivation in Xiuyan, Liaoning, China. Some local residents call the local wild chicory tshuo god t.

Chicory origin price

Chicory is a kind of high-quality forage with high nutritional value, which can be used to feed livestock, so it is now planted in many places. Chicory coated seed price of 30 yuan a pound, 70 yuan a pound, 40 yuan about a pound.

Where does chicory grow

Chicory often grows in the coastal wasteland, riverside, gullies or mountain slopes, widely distributed in Europe, Asia and North Africa, China is mainly distributed in Beijing, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Xinjiang and Jiangxi. Growth Characteristics of Chicory Chicory is suitable for a wide range of soil types. Its pH value is 5.5~8.5, and it is highly adaptable to the environment. However, it grows best in well-drained sandy loam in a warm and humid climate, and is sensitive to water and fertilizer conditions. When the water and fertilizer conditions are good, it can greatly improve the yield.

Chicory growing environment

Chicory in the Northeast and other high-latitude cold areas there is the problem of overwintering instability, suitable for spring sowing. It can be sown in spring and fall in warmer areas such as South China, Central China, and Northwest China. It has very small seeds and the ground preparation before sowing should be fine. When sowing, it is best to mix the seeds with soil or sand, and the depth of sowing should not exceed 1cm. the soil should be compacted after sowing.