De Cicco Heirloom Broccoli Seeds

De Cicco is an Italian heirloom broccoli that produces numerous small to medium heads well into summer for repeat harvests. Harvesting the central head encourages a steady supply of side shoots, and the leaves are edible too.

At a glance

• Variety: De Cicco broccoli
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO, Italian
• Heads: small to medium, with abundant side shoots
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 18 inches apart after transplanting
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in cells under lights
• Season: spring, late summer, or fall

Best for

• Repeat side-shoot harvests
• Freezing
• Cooking the edible leaves like chard
• Sprouting from seed

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in cells under lights and transplant outside in about 4 weeks. Space plants 18 inches apart in a single row or solid wide row block, in spring, late summer, or fall. Harvest the main head at about 3 inches in diameter to encourage side shoots. Maintain a weed-free bed in full sun with adequate moisture.

Flavor profile

Mild and fresh with tender heads and flavorful, edible leaves.

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