Of course there is also the possibility, Drift chicory in the cold frame or even outdoors

Of course there is also the possibility, Drift chicory in the cold frame or even outdoors.

You raise one both in the cold frame and in a sheltered place outdoors 20 up to 25cm deep pit. The length and width depend on the amount of roots available. The soil in the pit is thoroughly loosened and the roots pushed deep into it, that the head is flush with the ground surface. Then the pit is refilled, so that the roots are covered with soil about 25cm high.

Finally, an approximately 20 cm thick layer of leaves or other suitable material is applied, to be able to harvest at any time, even in frosty weather. Of course, the development of the rung takes much longer. Depending on the weather, you can at the earliest 6 Expect to harvest weeks after rooting. The sprouts are harvestable, when they have reached a length of more than 15cm. The aborted roots can still be used quite well as animal feed.