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De Cicco Heirloom Broccoli
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Packet - 100 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity63 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18 - 36 Inches
Germination5–10 days
Growing Information
Growing De Cicco Heirloom Broccoli
‘De Cicco’ Broccoli is a classic Italian heirloom introduced to the United States in the 1890s and valued for its extended harvest period. Plants produce a central blue-green head followed by numerous smaller side shoots, making this variety especially well suited for repeated harvests.
Start ‘De Cicco’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly in the garden for a spring or fall crop. Grow plants in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture to support steady growth and good head development.
Harvest the main head when it reaches about 3–4 inches across and the buds are still tight. Cutting the central head encourages the plant to produce additional side shoots, which can be harvested as they develop for multiple cuts over a longer period.
‘De Cicco’ broccoli is well suited for fresh cooking, steaming, roasting, and freezing, making it a dependable choice for gardeners who want an extended harvest from a single planting.
- Days to Maturity: 63
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 24 - 36 Inches
- Fruit Size: 3 - 4 Inches
- Annual
Catalog Page: 32
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
24 - 36 Inches
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 5–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
De Cicco Heirloom Broccoli$4.50 · Packet - 100 Seeds
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