The plant is leafy and has flowers that are commonly blue or white. The entire plant, including the stems, leaves, and roots ...

It's deprived of light, or forced, in winter to make edible white growths called chicons. Chicory will thrive in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It can be grown in short rows on the vegetable ...

Chicory is available throughout the winter months. Choose chicory with crisp, fresh-looking leaves that are springy to the touch and tightly packed; there should be no sign of insect damage. Once ...