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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Europe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Di Cicco Broccoli Seeds
Brassica oleracea var. italica
3"–4" bluish-green central head, followed by lots of smaller florets. Leaves are dark green. 'Di Cicco' is a popular, reliable European heirloom introduced in 1890. Produces over a long period of time.
Planting Broccoli
Days to Maturity
48 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 6 seeds every 18"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 207 feet. |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 6 seeds every 18" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside after your average last frost date, or 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall for harvest in late winter and early spring. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–85°F, cooler (60°F) growing temperatures thereafter. |
| Direct Sow | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°"–85°F. Also in late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Best sown in fall or winter for cool–season harvest. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Before florets open, when the head is 3" in diameter, cut the stem below the head, leaving branching leaves. This will encourage large numbers of side florets. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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19 reviews
- Dawanna R. T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/30/26Amazing variety of broccoli
I planted my entire garden from seed this year and could not be happier with these seeds. The plants are all of three feet tall and full of baby broccoli clusters. The leaves are delicious. They taste similar to collard greens! You do need to stake them, as they are TALL. They are the perfect plant for the center of an 8x4 raised bed if you are square foot gardening. I planted four plants in this bed. The photos show you both sides of the bed, with kale on one side and leeks, cabbage, and swiss chard on the other. The cabbage is coming out soon and my summer squash and such is going in.
BIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Dawanna,
What an incredible seed-to-harvest success story with our Di Cicco Broccoli Seeds! Three-foot-tall plants packed with baby broccoli clusters sounds absolutely amazing. We love that you discovered how delicious the leaves are too - they really are like collard greens! Your square foot gardening setup sounds perfectly planned with those four broccoli plants as the centerpiece of your 8x4 raised bed. Thanks for sharing those great photos and your Di Cicco broccoli growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!
- Rachel S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/24/255 Stars
It’s literally my first time gardening vegetables. I see plants growing ,but will believe until I see veggies lol but I’m loving it . Looking currently for items for the fall .
- Matthew D.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars1/25/254 Stars
Didn’t have luck with some of the seeds.
- Ray W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/13/245 Stars
Di Ciccio broccoli is the most productive I've ever grown. I also interplant them with garlic which enhances the flavor of both. I've tried many varieties of broccoli but Di Ciccio forms the largest heads and the most side heads of any. I also save the seeds for future plantings and for sprouts.