Broccoli, Organic (Di Cicco)

Botanical Interests Organic Heirloom 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! We 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!

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun - partial shade
• 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. 
• When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or when the soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Also in late summer for fall harvest.
• Seed Depth: Plant seeds ⅛ inch deep.
• Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 18 inches
• Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18 inches
• Days to Germinate: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 48 days

Growing Notes:

• 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.
  
• Variety Information: 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.