Cichorium intybus
CHICORY

Compositae

This biennial has toothed base leaves and beautiful blue flowers.
Used as a garnish in salads the leaves are rich in iron, calcium and enhances the flavour of all your salads.
The young root is steamed as a vegetable or roasted and mixed with ground coffee to counteract coffee's stimulant effect.
The leaves can also be used as a poultice for inflammation
 

Packet of 20 seeds $3.50