1g Broccoli Di Cicco Seeds – Heirloom Italian Broccoli for Extended Harvest

Broccoli Di Cicco is a classic Italian heirloom variety prized by gardeners for its excellent flavor and extended harvest. This open-pollinated broccoli produces central heads followed by abundant side shoots, allowing you to enjoy fresh broccoli over a longer season. Its compact, upright plants are well-suited to home gardens, raised beds, and market gardens alike.

Whether you steam, roast, or stir-fry, Di Cicco delivers tender, flavorful florets that are a favorite in Italian cuisine. As an heirloom, seeds can be saved from season to season, making it a sustainable choice for gardeners who value tradition and self-reliance.

Plant Features

• Heirloom Italian variety with rich, sweet flavor
• Produces a main head followed by multiple side shoots for extended harvest
• Open-pollinated and suitable for seed saving
• Compact, upright growth habit
• Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and cooking

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Plant Type: Annual cool-season vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, compact
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (grown as an annual)
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 60–90 days from transplant
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly outdoors in early spring or late summer for a fall crop. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant them to the garden, spacing them 12–18 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart.

Broccoli Di Cicco thrives in full sun with consistent moisture. Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants are about 4 weeks old. Harvest the central head when it is tight and before flowers open, then continue harvesting side shoots for weeks afterward. Watch for common pests like cabbage worms and aphids, and use row covers or organic controls as needed.

What's Included

1 gram of Broccoli Di Cicco seeds. This is an heirloom Italian variety known for extended harvest.