Di Ciccio Broccoli Seedlings
Certified Organic
Brassica oleracea
Old-fashioned Italian heirloom from the 1800s.
Before plant breeders began developing large, heavy headed hybrid broccoli plants for commercial growers, broccoli was a slightly slimmer, but still hardy, crop. All of our broccoli varieties are open-pollinated, best suited for home gardens and CSAs, and delicious. This variety has a growth habit in between Piracicaba and Calabrese. Central three-to-four inch blue-green florets develop at different times, giving a good staggered harvest. Leaves and stems are easily edible as well.
$5.49
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack of seedlings | $5.49 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, then transplant into fertile soil just after frost date. Harvest inner head promptly. Harvest the outer shoots every 2 days to keep them producing and to prevent flowering. Sow again 14-16 weeks before first fall frost for a sweet, long-lasting late crop.
| Days to Germination | 4 to 10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 70 days |
| Planting Depth | ¼ to ½ inch |
| Spacing in Row | 12 to 24 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12 to 18 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 24 to 36 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 24 to 30 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |