chicory

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Synonyms for chicory

the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute

perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads

root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee

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crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste

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At the moment chicories are all in season, and keep very well unprepared in a cool place.
"cooking greens," although some are great both cooked and raw, such as arugula, spinach, cabbage and chicories. Various lettuces obviously make great salads, and now, organic, ready-to-eat packages are available if you don't have time to rinse, dry and cut up your lettuce.
Continue to sow cut-and-come-again crops under cloches or in the greenhouse including lettuces, chicories, rocket and oriental greens.
For maximum effect, use these chicories raw in salads.