De Ciccio Broccoli

Seed Count: Approx. 100 seeds Days to Maturity: 85 days from transplant Description: De Ciccio Broccoli is a compact growing heirloom variety perfect for extending your broccoli harvests throughout the summer.  This variety grows 3-5 inch, blue-green, tasty broccoli heads that are quite flavorful and great for steaming, sauteing, freezing, and stir fries.  Plus, after you harvest the main head it will reliably grow numerous smaller side shoots, giving you even more broccoli over a longer period of time! De Ciccio Broccoli is loved by home growers everywhere, and should definitely be given a try if you've never grown broccoli before!   How To Grow Sowing:  Broccoli grows best in cool weather, so starting your seeds indoors, 5-6 weeks before the last expected frost, will ensure a faster more successful crop. Right before the last frost, and when the seedlings reach about 6 inches tall, plant them 1-2' apart in rows 2-3' apart. For direct sowing seeds, plant them 1" deep and 3" apart with