De Cicco
Brassica oleracea italica
HOW TO GROW BROCCOLI
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and plant out 2 weeks before frost; or direct seed 2 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 8–12 weeks before first frost. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 later. We seed in March under cover, first of May in the open. We seed from July 1 to August 15 for fall harvest in zone 8b. Broccoli grows best in the 60s˚F so plant for best temperatures in your area. For seed in Zone 7b or warmer, direct sow in early January under Row cover. Soil pH 6.0-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,000-9,000 seeds per ounce. Average 58M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 48
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,000-9,000 seeds per ounce. Average 58M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 48
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$12.50
- 1 Ounce$32.00
- 1/4 Pound$68.00
Classic Italian heirloom multi-cut broccoli, blue-green 3-4” heads, tender stalks and mild flavor. Earlier to variable maturing, ideal for home gardeners. Side shoots grow for a long second harvest after main head is cut. Larger upright plants. Harvest main head when 3” in diameter to encourage heavier side-shoot pr...
Classic Italian heirloom multi-cut broccoli, blue-green 3-4” heads, tender stalks and mild flavor. Earlier to variable maturing, ideal for home gardeners. Side shoots grow for a long second harvest after main head is cut. Larger upright plants. Harvest main head when 3” in diameter to encourage heavier side-shoot production. Grown in the U.S. since the 1890s. Tags: Color: Blue Green, Shape: Variable, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Spring Fall, Certification: Organic.
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