According to European folklore, chicory flowers can open locked doors or grant their possessor invisibility. But though that’s pure myth, the truth about the plant is almost as wondrous. Get a closer ...

But what is chicory exactly, and why is it blended with coffee? Chicory is a flowering, herbaceous plant that has long been used in both food and drinks. Although it’s native to Europe ...

When temperatures rise above 75ºF the growth slows, while the crop’s flavor changes and plants start to bolt and go to seed. Chicory seeds for forcing should be sown outdoors in the early to ...