Broccoli, De Cicco

De Cicco is an Italian heirloom broccoli that produces a small main head followed by tons of side shoots for an extended harvest. This early variety (48 days) is perfect for fall gardens and handles light frosts like a champ. Broccoli: Grow the cruciferous powerhouse known for its exceptional nutritional profile, including cancer-fighting compounds and high Vitamin C content. This cold-hardy brassica produces dense, vitamin-packed main heads, with fall crops often developing superior flavor. After harvesting the primary head at the tight-bud stage, most varieties continue to yield tender, flavorful secondary side shoots for 4–6 weeks, extending your fresh harvest well into the season. • Growing Tips: Transplant 2–4 weeks before the last frost for a spring crop or midsummer for a fall harvest, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart. Fall plantings are generally more successful and flavorful. • Sun Requirements: Full sun, requiring a minimum of 6 hours daily for proper head development and