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Chicory and Swordfern Care

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
when new, water every week

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun
Full Shade, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Watering Chicory and Swordfern

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Chicory and Swordfern Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Chicory and Swordfern care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Chicory and Swordfern is as follows:

  • Watering Chicory in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Chicory in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Swordfern in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Swordfern in Winter: Average Water

Chicory and Swordfern Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Chicory and Swordfern diseases is very important factor of Chicory and Swordfern Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Chicory: Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses and Worms
  • Swordfern: Pests and diseases free

Chicory and Swordfern Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Chicory and Swordfern care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Chicory and Swordfern pruning is done as follows:

  • Chicory pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

  • Swordfern pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Chicory and Swordfern fertilizers are as follows:

  • Chicory fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Swordfern fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer