Botanical Interests Di Cicco Broccoli Seeds

An Italian classic, 'Di Cicco' is a superb variety, producing numerous, small to medium-sized heads well into the summer for more delicious broccoli more often! Recommend harvesting the main head when it is 3" in diameter; this will encourage side shoots. 'Di Cicco' is a good freezer variety; leaves are also edible, cooked like chard. Seeds are excellent for sprouting!

Variety

3"-4" bluish-green central head, followed by lots of smaller florets. Leaves are dark green. 'Di Cicco' is a popular, reliable European heirloom introduced in 1890. Produces over a long period of time.

• Days To Maturity: 48 Days
• Family: Brassicaceae
• Native: Europe
• Hardiness: Frost-Tolerant Annual
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Plant Dimensions: 24"-36" Tall
• Attributes: Frost Tolerant

Sowing

When to Sow Outside

4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date or when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°F-85°F. Also in late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Best sown in fall or winter for cool-season harvest.

When to Start Inside

RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside after your average last frost date or 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall for harvest in late winter and early spring. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°-85°F, cooler (60°F) growing temperatures thereafter.

• Days To Emerge: 7-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Seed Spacing: A Group of 6 Seeds Every 18"
• Thinning: When 2" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 18"

Growing

Harvesting

Before florets open, when the head is 3" in diameter, cut the stem below the head, leaving branching leaves. This will encourage large numbers of side florets.

Specifications

• Type: Organic Heirloom