DirtGently's Di Cicco Broccoli x 9 Harvesting
Plant: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)) | Variety: De cicco
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Sown in cool tray, cells J1 to 3, 3 seeds per cell. Medium initially moistened with chamomile tea.
89% germination by day 11
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DirtGently's Di Cicco Broccoli Care Instructions
If you would like to sow this plant directly, try 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.17 inches (3.0 cm).
Broccoli 'De cicco' normally grows to a mature height of 50.0 cm (that's 1.62 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Broccoli 'De cicco'.
Try to apply water fairly sparingly.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5a) is within the ideal range for Broccoli 'De cicco'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 10.
Broccoli 'De cicco' ideally needs a soil ph of 5.7 to 6.5 (acidic soil), so check your soil acidity regularily.
Broccoli problems include Browning, Hollow Stem, Premature blooming of Broccoli, Broccoli buttoning, and Ricing, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Di Cicco Broccoli is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Di Cicco Broccoli Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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10 Jul 2011
Harvesting day 105
1.0 x item
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01 Jul 2011
Blooming day 96
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25 Jun 2011
Bolting day 90
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01 Jun 2011
Budding day 66
A curd appears!
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15 May 2011
Planting Out day 49 Snowdrop and winter aconite mystery, ...
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15 May 2011
Dividing day 49
Divided to Di Cicco Broccoli
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27 Apr 2011
Moved day 31
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19 Apr 2011
Potting Up day 23
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07 Apr 2011
Thinning Out day 11
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05 Apr 2011
Showing True Leaves day 9
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29 Mar 2011
Sprouting day 2
It’s pretty impossible to not be amazed when you’re a gardener
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27 Mar 2011
Sown day 0
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