Self sows freely. Sow seeds directly in moist rich soil in the early spring or just as the heat of summer has faded. Chicory - Cichorium intybus P erennial. Root and tender leaf used historically like dandelion for its diuretic, digestive, and laxative properties. Leaves yield a dye the color of its clear blue daisy-like flowers.
Chicory prefers a rich, moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Thin seedlings from 8 inches to 1 ft. apart. Chives - Allium schoenoprasum H ardy perennial. Popular kitchen or container herb used for their mellow onion flavor. Sow seed in spring. Chives germinate in 8-13 days.