De Cicco Heading Broccoli
Brassica oleracea
This Italian heading, open pollinated broccoli variety, that will produce one large central shoot with compact dark green/blueish broccoli buds, then many side shoots can be harvested after main stalk, providing a longer harvest. Broccoli is chock full of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, A, oodles of B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, protein, and the list goes on! Broccoli is a health game-changer. Grow it. Eat it. Be well.
| Days to germination | 5-16 days |
| Days to maturity | 50 days |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant time | Late August through March |
| Spacing | 18-24 in. |
| Sun | full sun |
| Soil temperature | 40-65 degrees F |
| Optimum soil P.H | 6.5-7.0 |
| Height | 2.5 ft. |
| Harvest | October through May |