An Italian multi-cut broccoli that produces a small main head followed by an abundance of tender sideshoots. Cut Di Cicco's 8-10cm (3-4") blue-green, central head to induce the production of sideshoots and keep them cut to extend the harvest. Best for spring and fall production, the initial head will be looser than standard heading types and with more variation of floret size than other sprouting varieties. Excellent fresh, and a very good choice for freezing. Di Cicco can also be used for a fast microgreen. This is an old European heirloom that has been in cultivation since 1890.
Matures in 48 days. (open pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Brassica oleraceae var. italica
Common Name
Di Cicco Broccoli
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Blue Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Floret
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Freezing
Fruit Colour
- Blue Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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