pebs's De Cicco Broccoli x 10 Growing
Plant: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)) | Variety: De cicco
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pebs's De Cicco Broccoli Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) if planning to sow direct.
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.
Broccoli 'De cicco' likes a position of full sun light, which is a perfect fit for your garden.
Try to apply water fairly sparingly.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5b) is within the ideal range for Broccoli 'De cicco'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 10.
Broccoli 'De cicco' requires a soil ph of 5.7 - 6.5 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Browning, Hollow Stem, Premature blooming of Broccoli, Broccoli buttoning, and Ricing are common problems for Broccoli so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about De Cicco Broccoli is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All De Cicco Broccoli Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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23 Jul 2011
Growing day 116 Yes, it's a heat wave
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15 Jul 2011
Harvesting day 108
2.0 x item 1.2 lb
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03 Jul 2011
Growing day 96
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21 May 2011
Planting Out day 53
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01 Apr 2011
Sprouting day 3 Update on my plantings
Nine of ten
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29 Mar 2011
Sown day 0 Another flat on the mat
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