Di Cicco Broccoli Seeds
Di Cicco Italian Heading Broccoli Heirloom Vegetable SeedsBrassica oleraceaListing is for 1 packet of minimum 50 seeds'Di Cicco' is a fantastic type of broccoli that comes from Italy. It's known for producing small to medium-sized heads with lots of side shoots after the main head has been harvested. Heads are on average 4 inches across and have a nice green color. Harvest the head just before the flower buds start to open aka "bolt". We have a very small window to grow traditional brassicas like broccoli and cauliflower in Florida. These crops bolt very easily when there is a hot day. Therefore, I grow brassicas during late fall, winter, and early spring. This can also be challenging because winter weather in Florida fluctuates so much. We have a cold day followed by a very warm day. Again, this triggers traditional brassicas to bolt. I find that if I have not harvested all of my broccoli/cauliflower by March, then its too late. Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: Full sun. In hot climates,