Usable parts: Root

Medicinal properties: Chicory has been traditionally used to support liver health and improve digestion.

Undesired effects:  –

Preparation: Preserve Chicory by drying the roots, which can be ground and used as a coffee substitute.

Harvest time:Harvest the roots in the fall of the plant’s first year or the early spring of its second year when inulin content is highest.

Harvest method:Harvest roots by digging them up in the fall or early spring, and clean them thoroughly for use.

Conservation:Dry chicory roots thoroughly and store them in a cool, dry place for grinding and use as a coffee substitute.