De Cicco - Broccoli Seeds - Organic
HEIRLOOM, ORGANIC.
Looking for something a little different in your broccoli? Check out De Cicco Broccoli! This Heirloom variety has a delightfully sweet flavor and beautiful light green plants. It's great for spring or fall production, and the side shoots make a delicious broccoli raab. Plus, it's an Old Reliable European variety that will give you a long harvest period. So go ahead and give De Cicco Broccoli a try - you won't be disappointed! 500mg ~ 150 seeds
GROWING TIPS
Heading Broccoli - Start broccoli seed indoors 5-7 weeks before your anticipated planting date. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 50-85 degrees. Harden off plants by exposing them to an increasing number of hours outdoors each day 1-2 weeks prior to transplanting time. Set transplants in the garden 2-4 weeks before average last spring frost. Direct seeding is only recommended for areas with a long, cool spring season that will allow full maturity before summer heat sets in. For a fall harvest, plant transplants about 70 days before average first frost. Broccoli can be successfully direct seeded for a fall harvest 90-100 days before average first frost date. Broccoli is vert frost tolerant.
Sprouting Broccoli (Spring Rapini) - Start broccoli seed indoors 5-7 weeks before your anticipated planting date. Optimum soil temp for seed germ is 50-85 degrees. Harden off plants 1 week prior to transplanting time. Set transplants in the garden 2-4 weeks before average last spring frost. Or, direct seed outside 2-4 weeks before average last frost date. Spring Raab can be sown again mid-to-late-summer for fall harvest.
SEED FACTS
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity: 60-90
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Days to Sprout: 3-10
Plant Spacing: 18-24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 24-36"
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: Yes