Broccoli 'De cicco'

Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Broccoli prefers cool temperatures and a regular supply of water. In many regions it can be grown as both a spring and fall crop.

De cicco likes a position of full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that De cicco is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. De cicco requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 5.7 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing De cicco about 42 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as De cicco is a very hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out De cicco about 42 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting the main head of De Cicco slightly early can encourage the development of side shoots and boost overall harvest. This technique only improves yield in broccoli plants which produce substantial side shoots (such as De Cicco). It can reduce overall yield if attempted with a variety bred to produce one large main head.

Expect harvests to start to occur in early summer.

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