{"product_id":"di-cicco-broccoli-heirloom-seeds-organic","title":"Di Cicco, Heirloom Broccoli Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDi Cicco Broccoli (Organic) — The 1890 Italian Heirloom With Blue-Green Heads, Purple-Tipped Florets, and Outstanding Side-Shoot Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in Italy in 1890, Di Cicco (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eitalica\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most vigorous and productive heirloom broccoli varieties available. Very vigorous plants produce heavy crops of 3–4-inch-wide, blue-green central heads with soft green and purple tops on the florets — mild flavor with a crisp texture, excellent in salads, stir-fries, and steamed. After the central head is harvested, Di Cicco delivers outstanding side-shoot production for a continuous extended harvest. Can also be used as sprouting broccoli. Hardy in zones 3–10, frost tolerant, and a standout cool-season performer. 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For direct sowing, sow ¼ inch deep, 18 inches apart, in rows 18–24 inches apart. Full sun required. Keep soil consistently moist during the first two weeks of germination. Water 1–2 inches per week at ground level — avoid overhead watering. Prefers soil pH of 6.0–6.8. 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