Broccoli, De Cicco Seed

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A beautiful mild tasting broccoli plant which takes 50 to 65 days to mature and produces a heavy crop. The crowns are a subtle green color and span 3 to 4 inches wide. The plant stands up well to frost but prefers warmer temperatures and needs full sun light. Also does very well as a microgreen.

How to Grow De Cicco Broccoli

  • Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
  • Annual
  • Days to Maturity: 50 to 65
  • Hardiness Zone: 3- 10
  • Soil: Ph 6 to 7.5
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Light Preference: Full sun
  • Planting:
    • Depth: 1/2"
    • Plant Space: 3 1/2" apart
    • Row Space: 18-36" apart
  • Seed Count:
    • 1 oz - Approximately 9,000 Seeds
    • 4 oz - Approximately 36,000 Seeds
    • 1 lb - Approximately 144,000 Seeds
  • Pests/disease: Cabbage worms & flea beetles

This plant prefers a consistent amount of water while in the growing season. Has a longer harvest period than other sprouting broccoli varieties, with more variation in shoot size. For spring or fall production. Pinching recommended to encourage heavier side-shoot production.