The chicory is sown in the period from early to mid-June.
Earlier sowing can lead to the formation of flowering shoots due to the influence of late frost. The roots of such plants are unsuitable for forcing. You have to sow as thinly as possible, so that the individual seeds 2 to 3 cm apart. The row spacing is 30 cm. After rising will rise 8 up to 10cm isolated, so that strong roots can develop. The maintenance measures extend to constant chopping, Weed control and occasional watering. While one should chop at least after every rain, is usually only poured, when prolonged periods of drought occur.