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Chicory Seeds
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Chicory (Cichorium Intybus) - Chicory seeds produce a perennial wild flower that is not only lovely but beneficial as well. Chicory plants grow easily from flower seed in sunny locations and in well-drained or moderately drained soils. Cichorium Intybus plants have clusters of 1 - 3 daisy-like flowers, in brilliant pastel blue, and they prefer medium to higher fertility levels and a pH of 5.5 or greater.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
65 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No

DEPTH
1/4 inch

SOWING RATE
2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre

MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
10 - 12 inches





Chicory (Cichorium Intybus) - Chicory seeds produce a perennial wild flower that is not only lovely but beneficial as well. Chicory plants grow easily from flower seed in sunny locations and in well-drained or moderately drained soils. Cichorium Intybus plants have clusters of 1 - 3 daisy-like flowers, in brilliant pastel blue, and they prefer medium to higher fertility levels and a pH of 5.5 or greater. Chicory produces leafy growth that is higher in nutritive and mineral content than is produced by alfalfa or cool season grasses. It is drought tolerant due to its taproot which goes down deep to provide ample water. Chicory forage provides both spring and summer grazing with average growth rates from April through October of 50 pounds per acre per day. Chicory is a relatively new forage crop in the United States but has been used in other countries for more than 300 years. With warm temperatures in the spring it produces large numbers of leaves from the crown. In late spring, often during the second year of establishment, a few flower stems begin to develop from the crown and will reach heights of 6 feet. Even though Chicory has a thick taproot, it can be exposed and damaged by overgrazing, excessive hoof traffic, and frost heaving.
Seeding into an existing pasture - Broadcasting and no-till drilling are two methods that can be used to seed Chicory wild flower seed into existing pastures. Broadcast Chicory seeds onto existing pastures during the late winter or early spring when the soil freezes at night but thaws during the day. The freezing creates ice crystals that melt during the day and leave small holes in which the flower seeds can fall. To improve the success of this method, also called frost seeding, be certain to broadcast the flower seed early in the day before the soil thaws.
Seeding into a tilled seedbed - A moist, firm seedbed is required for forage Chicory, Chicory-grass, or Chicory-legume mixtures. Spring seedings of Chicory are usually successful. Summer seedings have been successful in some areas with proper irrigation. You do not want to sow Chicory flower seed after the middle of August as cooling temperatures and shortening day lengths in the fall impede Chicory stand development. You may either drill or broadcast chicory flower seed when planting although drilling is preferred because it provides a more uniform depth of planting. Plant Cichorium Intybus seeds 1/4 inch deep. Cultipacking the seedbed before and after broadcast seeding ensures the seeds have good seed-to-soil contact and are not planted too deep.
For more information on Chicory you may go to PSU where this information was adapted from. Click the link if you would like to view the PDF file from PSU. [Chicory]
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
10 inches





Gloxinia (Sinningia Speciosa Brocade Series) - Sow Gloxinia seeds to produce a beautiful mixture of red, blue, and white blooms. These compact Gloxinia plants blossom four to six months after sowing. They will flower for about 2 months, go dormant for about 2 months, and then begin growing again and start flowering. Gloxinias make a great house plant, giving wonderful, colorful blooms! Sinningia Speciosa is often referred to as Florist's Gloxinia or Brazilian Gloxinia.
Gloxina seeds are a bit tricky to germinate and do best indoors and under lights. Do not cover the flower seeds after sowing since they need light to germinate. Sinningia Speciosa seeds should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 - 75F degrees. Soil should be kept uniformly moist, but do not keep it saturated. Florist's Gloxinia care includes avoiding watering the crown of the plant as this might cause the plant to rot, and use water that is at room temperature for watering. The Brazilian Gloxinia plant needs lots of light, but no direct light. Gloxinias do best in temperatures around 65 - 75F degrees, especially when they are blooming. After blooming, keep watering to a minimum and don't fertilize.
Common Questions
Do I need to prune my gloxinia?
To encourage a longer bloom season, you will need to deadhead your spent flowers. After the bloom period is over and your plant enters dormancy, prune back any dead or dying foliage.
My leaves are dropping, what do I do?
This can occur from sudden temperature changes such as drafts.
My leaves look scorched, why?
Direct sunlight can burn the leaves of your gloxinia, causing them to scorch and crisp.
My flowers are losing their vibrancy, what do I do?
This is typically caused by inadequate light move your plant to an area with more light but not direct sunlight.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68F - if no germination in 3 - 4 wks, move to 24 - 39F for 2 - 4 weeks
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
7 - 8 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
36 - 72 inches
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum Salicaria Rosy Gem) - This attractive perennial produces a showy display of carmine-colored flower spikes throughout much of the summer. It was introduced to the United States and Canada as an ornamental for wetlands in the 1800s. The Purple Loosestrife flower inhabits reed swamps, margins of lakes and slow-flowing rivers, ditches and marshes. It is an aggressive flower and has spread westward and can be found in all states except for Florida. Please check with your state to make sure Purple Loosestrife is ok to plant in your state. There are many states that prohibit planting Purple Loosestrife. It is still promoted by some horticulturists for its beauty as a landscape plant, and by beekeepers for its nectar-producing capability.
Purple Loosestrife seeds can easily be started outdoors in a prepared seedbed in the early spring. Purple Loosestrife care includes deadheading to keep the spread of flower seeds under control.
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