Forb Feast Chicory is a hardy, deep-rooted perennial that delivers nutrient-rich forage and supports long-term soil health with beautiful blue flowers. Its mineral-rich leaves are highly digestible for livestock-and irresistible to deer. Used as a sacrificial crop, chicory can draw heavy browsing pressure away from young trees, gardens, or more sensitive plantings, giving them a chance to establish.

Drought-tolerant and quick to regrow after grazing, chicory thrives in a variety of soils and works beautifully in silvopasture, wildlife plots, and regenerative grazing systems.

Best use: Deer diversion, forage, soil building, pasture diversity
Sow: Spring through early fall
Height: 12-36 in
Growth window: Perennial; peak production in first 2-3 years
Seeding rate: ~0.25-0.5 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 4-8 lbs per acre in mixes