Di Cicco Broccoli Seeds (Organic)

Di Cicco Broccoli (Brassica oleracea, Botrytis group) is a vigorous heirloom of 1890 Italian origin that forms a 3 to 4" bluish-green central head followed by many side shoots for a prolonged harvest. Not uniform at maturity, but prized as one of the best-tasting broccolis, and great for spring or fall planting.

At a glance

• Variety: Di Cicco broccoli (Brassica oleracea, Botrytis group)
• Type: Hardy annual, heirloom, organic
• Days to maturity: 48-85 days
• Sun: Partial sun
• Spacing after thinning: 1' to 2'
• Planting depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 4-20 days
• Height at maturity: 2' to 3'
• Approx. seeds per pack: 100

Best for

• Spring and fall vegetable gardens
• Prolonged side-shoot harvests
• Home gardeners who value flavor over uniformity
• Cool-season plantings
• Steaming, roasting, and stir-fries

How to grow

Sow 1/4" deep at a soil temperature of 75 to 85°F, in partial sun and well-draining soil. Germination takes 4-20 days. Thin or transplant to 1' to 2' apart. Cut the central head first, then keep harvesting the side shoots to extend the season.

Flavor profile

Rich and full-flavored, regarded as one of the best-tasting broccolis. Enjoy steamed, roasted, or stir-fried.

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