Di Cicco, Heirloom Broccoli Seeds

Di Cicco, Heirloom Broccoli Seeds — The 1890 Italian Heirloom With Blue-Green Central Heads and Outstanding Side-Shoot Production

Di Cicco (Brassica oleracea) is an Italian heirloom broccoli dating back to 1890 — very vigorous plants producing heavy crops of 3–4-inch wide, blue-green central heads with great side-shoot production for continuous harvest. A short, non-uniform variety producing medium-large heads with great taste. Grows best in colder weather. Can also be used as sprouting broccoli. A very popular variety for the home garden. 60 days. 200+ seeds per packet.

Why Grow Di Cicco?

• 1890 Italian heirloom — over 130 years of proven performance
• Outstanding side-shoot production — continuous harvest after central head is cut
• 3–4-inch blue-green central heads — vigorous and productive
• Excellent as sprouting broccoli — versatile harvest options
• Best in colder weather — excellent cool-season performer
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in late summer for fall harvest. Transplant outdoors spacing plants 18 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently. Harvest central head when tight and firm. Side shoots will continue producing for weeks after. Grows best in cool weather. 60 days to maturity.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.