Broccoli De Cicco
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Seed heritage: Italy 1890s
De Cicco is a classic multi-cut variety of broccoli that is prized for its generous yields over a long harvest season. This compact plant forms a central head surrounded by a rosette of large, blue-green leaves, followed by an abundance of continuously sprouting side shoots. All parts of the plant, including the stems, leaves, buds, and flowers, are edible and have a flavour that is sweet and slightly nutty. This versatile vegetable can be enjoyed either raw straight from the garden, or cooked by blanching, steaming, frying, or baking.
Pot Size: 4cm
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Seed heritage: Italy 1890s
De Cicco is a classic multi-cut variety of broccoli that is prized for its generous yields over a long harvest season. This compact plant forms a central head surrounded by a rosette of large, blue-green leaves, followed by an abundance of continuously sprouting side shoots. All parts of the plant, including the stems, leaves, buds, and flowers, are edible and have a flavour that is sweet and slightly nutty. This versatile vegetable can be enjoyed either raw straight from the garden, or cooked by blanching, steaming, frying, or baking.
Pot Size: 4cm
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Seed heritage: Italy 1890s
De Cicco is a classic multi-cut variety of broccoli that is prized for its generous yields over a long harvest season. This compact plant forms a central head surrounded by a rosette of large, blue-green leaves, followed by an abundance of continuously sprouting side shoots. All parts of the plant, including the stems, leaves, buds, and flowers, are edible and have a flavour that is sweet and slightly nutty. This versatile vegetable can be enjoyed either raw straight from the garden, or cooked by blanching, steaming, frying, or baking.
Pot Size: 4cm
Plant Information
Grow Guide
Ease of Growth
Easy
Life Cycle
Biennial grown as an annual
Planting Season
Spring and autumn
Plant Use
Culinary
Edible Parts
Stems, leaves, buds, and flowers
Days to Maturity
60 days (spring) or 60-90 days (autumn) from transplant
Hardiness
Cold hardy and frost tolerant
Light Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Conditions
Fertile and well draining
Plant Spacing
40cm on centre
Plant Height
60cm tall
Support Structure
No structure needed
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