Sowing and propagation of Chicory

Seed treatment

One week before sowing chicory, put the seeds in a cool and ventilated place to dry for one or two days, which can improve the germination rate of seeds, but don't expose the seeds to the sun on the cement ground. The seeds can be soaked, the seeds floating to the surface can be removed, and the sunken full seeds can be sown after drying

Sowing time

Generally, sowing is carried out in June and July. Raising seedlings in pot can save the amount of seeds than direct seeding

Preparation before sowing

Level the field, apply enough base fertilizer, spread the base fertilizer on the surface and then plough deeply

Sow

Ridge cultivation can be carried out when direct seeding is adopted. Watering shall be carried out immediately after sowing. Water shall be poured once before emergence and again after emergence

Intercropping

When the seedlings grow two to three leaves, the first thinning is carried out, and when they grow four to five leaves, the second thinning is carried out to remove the weak sick seedlings

Cultivation management

The seedlings should be watered after planting, topdressing should be carried out according to the growth of the plants, and intertillage and weeding should be carried out in time, which can control the growth of the aboveground part of the plants and promote the expansion of the roots< span>