Chicory Sowing Seeds

Chicory can be paired with legumes such as Crimson Clover, Balansa Clover, Sub Clover andPersian Clover.

Fertilising your chicory is important because it provides essential nutrients that might be lacking in the soil, helping plants grow strong, healthy, and productive. We encourage you to use a product that is high in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur.

While raw chicken manure is too potent to apply directly to flowers or vegetables, it becomes garden gold once composted! Using it fresh can harm plant roots and potentially kill your plants. However, when properly composted, chicken manure brings a host of benefits. It acts as an excellent soil amendment by adding organic matter, enhancing water retention, and promoting healthy microbial activity in the soil. Additionally, it serves as a potent fertiliser, providing higher concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium than horse, cow, or steer manure, making it an ideal natural boost for your plants.

o  High Protein Content: Chicory is rich in crude protein, which supports muscle development and growth. o  High Digestibility: It offers excellent digestibility, particularly in its vegetative stage, which means animals can efficiently utilise the nutrients, supporting better feed conversion and weight gain. o  Rich in Minerals: Chicory is a good source of essential minerals, including calcium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, which are vital for bone health, muscle function, and overall metabolic processes. o  Improved Energy: Chicory offers a high level of water-soluble carbohydrates, providing animals with plenty of energy. o  Palatability: It is highly palatable, encouraging good feed intake and supporting overall health and production. o  Adaptability in Drier Conditions: Chicory is drought-tolerant and continues to provide high-quality forage even in dry conditions, making it an excellent summer feed option when other pastures may not perform as well.

No, the chicory seed purchased from Nesty is designed to be sown in the soil then grazed or mulched back in as a cover crop for your vegetable garden.