{"product_id":"white-dutch-clover-seeds-copy","title":"Chicory Seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.faq-summary::after {\n  content: \"\";\n  width: 40px;\n  height: 40px;\n  background-image: url(\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/files\/bee-icon.svg?v=1729223641\");\n  background-size: contain;\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\n  position: absolute;\n  right: 10px;\n  top: 50%;\n  transform: translateY(-50%);\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChicory Seeds for Pollinator Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicory is easy to grow and will come back each year in spring.  The blue flowers bloom in the early part of the day and then close up in the afternoon. Because it is a perennial , it works especially well mixed with native grass seed or planted by itself in pollinator friendly lawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicory has a deep tap root and will grow for many years. Its drought resistant and flowers from June to October here in Minnesota. Chicory is the last flower stay in bloom in fall and provides pollen for our honeybees and local native bees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to supporting pollinators, all sales from seed purchasers go toward our Land For Bees initiative to help replant and establish pollinator refuges on our land. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChicory Seeding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper seeding depth and coverage help establish Chicory for many years and provide strong pollinator forage throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended seeding rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 to 1\/4 pound per 1,000 square feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 to 5 pounds per acre for pure stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emixed stand with clover and other wildflowers 1-3 pounds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal seeding depth for White Dutch Clover seeds is approximately 1\/4-inch maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chicory seeds in 1\/2 pound, 1 pound, 5 pound, and 10 pound sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelp Restore Pollinator Habitat in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinator populations continue to face serious habitat challenges throughout Minnesota. Planting clover and flowers like chicory is one practical step homeowners and landowners can take to provide nectar and pollen sources for bees during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales from seed purchases go toward our Land For Bees initiative to help replant land for pollinators and support future habitat restoration efforts. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/pages\/land-for-bees-mission\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about Land For Bees here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About Chicory Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003eWhy is Chicory good for pollinators?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eChicory produces nectar and pollen throughout much of the growing season, providing an important food source for honeybees and native pollinators when other flowers may be limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003eCan Chicory be mixed with grass seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes. Chicory works very well mixed with grass and clover or wildrflower seed because it stays shorter than taller clover varieties like Alsike Clover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003eWhen does Chicory bloom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eIn Minnesota, Chicory typically flowers from mid June until the first frost in October depending on moisture conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003eWhat is the recommended seeding rate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eGeneral seeding recommendations are 1\/8 to 1\/4 pound per 1,000 square feet or 3 to 5 pounds per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003eHow deep should Chicory seeds be planted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe ideal planting depth is approximately 1\/4-inch maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003eWhat seed sizes are available? \u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eWe sell Chicory seeds are available in 1\/2 pound, 1 pound, 5 pound, and 10 pound sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ames Farm","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 pound","offer_id":48101265637548,"sku":"CHIC1\/2","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":48101265670316,"sku":"CHIC1","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pounds","offer_id":48101265703084,"sku":"CHIC5","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 pounds","offer_id":48101265735852,"sku":"CHIC10","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/files\/chicory-seeds-5008693.jpg?v=1793668687","url":"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/products\/white-dutch-clover-seeds-copy","provider":"Ames Farm Single Source Honey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}