Di Cicco Broccoli Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Di Cicco is a cool season broccoli variety with branching growth and blue green foliage. It produces a central head followed by multiple smaller side shoots. It is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. The plant grows best in full sun, fertile well drained soil, and consistent moisture.

Features

• Produces a central broccoli head
• Develops multiple side shoots
• Blue green foliage
• Cool season vegetable crop
• Suitable for home gardens and raised beds
• Suitable for container planting
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Common Name (US): Broccoli
• Seed Type / Variety: Di Cicco
• Growth Habit: Branching annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10
• Planting Season: Early spring or late summer
• Growing Season: Spring and fall
• Sowing Season: Spring or late summer
• Sowing Months: February to April, July to September
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 18 to 24°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate and consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 45 to 75 cm height, 45 to 60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm