Di Cicco Broccoli (55-70 Days) (HEIRLOOM)

Italian Heirloom – 1890
Numerous side shoots of varying size may be harvested over a long period after the 3-5” central head is picked. Don’t restrict yourself from eating just the blue – green florets, the stalks and leaves are tender, tasty, and edible, as well. 

30 seeds

Germ 3-10 days

PLANTING:

Indoors - 4-6 weeks before last frost and 1/4” deep with soil temperature at 65-75 degrees. Liquid fertilize seedlings every 7-10 days. Transplant out just before last frost.

Outdoors – Early spring until mid summer for fall crops. Plant 1/2” deep and 6” apart. Thin seedlings to 18” apart.

Harvest- Pick when heads are tight before flower buds starts to open. For varieties that produce side shoots keep picked for a longer production

Tips - A heavy feeder transplant/direct seed into well composted soil and side dress when buds begin to form.