Cichorium comprises both annual and perennial species characterized by loosely branching stems. The leaves are either toothed or pinnately lobed, and the plants produce dandelion-like flowers, typically blue, which tend to close by early afternoon during the summer months.

Cichorium endivia 'Zelinda'PBR

Cichorium endivia subsp. endivia

Cichorium endivia subsp. pumilum

Cichorium glandulosum

Cichorium intybus is a vital crop species and the progenitor of cultivated chicory. Its robust roots serve as a base for a coffee alternative and can occasionally be found growing wild. The plant features slender, upright stems that branch out, adorned with a multitude of flowers that bloom closely along the stems throughout the summer months. These blossoms unfurl in sunlight but retract in damp conditions. While the typical hue is a clear blue reminiscent of the sky, variations in white and pink exist. This species is the foundational parent from which various cultivated forms have emerged, including Belgian chicory, Radicchio, and Sugarloaf chicory.

Cichorium intybus

Cichorium intybus '43831'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Aldebaran'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Allouette'

Cichorium intybus 'Angusto'

Cichorium intybus 'Apollo'

Cichorium intybus 'Bejo 2218'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Bejo 2224'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Bejo 2236'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Bejo 2237'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Bejo 2260'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Bejo 2261'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Bejo 2262'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Bejo2235'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Belgium Witloof'

Cichorium intybus 'Bobine'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Brussels Witloof'

Cichorium intybus 'Caravaggio'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Crystal Head'

Cichorium intybus 'E 66671'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Electric Blue' is a perennial that develops a rosette of basal foliage and a slender, upright stem that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. During the summer, it produces vivid blue flowers, which typically close in the afternoon.

Cichorium intybus 'Electric Blue'

Cichorium intybus 'Endora'

Cichorium intybus 'Ercole'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Faste'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Furb 21'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Giove'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Gr002'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Gr003'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Gr004'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Halico a Costa Rossa'

Cichorium intybus 'Indigo'

Cichorium intybus 'Jupiter'

Cichorium intybus 'Leonardo' is a radicchio variety suitable for harvesting in late summer and autumn. As temperatures cool in the evenings, the large, compact heads develop a rich red hue.

Cichorium intybus 'Leonardo'

Cichorium intybus 'Little Somerford' (v)

Cichorium intybus 'Medusa'

Cichorium intybus 'Ner261'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Nun 09008 Cw'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Nun 09009 Cw'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Oesia'PBR

Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa Red Devil'

Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa' is a non-forcing chicory variety that forms upright heads with dark green leaves featuring distinct white veins and a solid heart. Harvest this plant from September to November. The leaves may have a bitter flavor, which can be mellowed through blanching. It is suitable for various culinary applications, including roasting or incorporating into salads.

Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa'

Cichorium intybus 'Pan di Zucchero' is a chicory variety that forms upright rosettes of pale green foliage marked by distinct white veins, culminating in a crunchy center. This variety is best harvested in the autumn months, specifically from September to November.

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