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An Italian classic, 'Di Cicco' is a superb variety, producing numerous, small to medium-sized heads well into the summer for more delicious broccoli more often! We recommend harvesting the main head when it is 3" in diameter; this will encourage side shoots. 'Di Cicco' is a good freezer variety; leaves are also edible, cooked like chard. Seeds are excellent for sprouting!
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 48 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall
Variety Info: 3"–4" bluish-green central head, followed by lots of smaller florets. Leaves are dark green. 'Di Cicco' is a popular, reliable European heirloom introduced in 1890. Produces over a long period of time.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°"–85°F. Also in late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Best sown in fall or winter for cool–season harvest.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside after your average last frost date, or 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall for harvest in late winter and early spring. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–85°F, cooler (60°F) growing temperatures thereafter.
Sprouts in: 7–14 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1/4"
Space Seeds: A group of 6 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Before florets open, when the head is 3" in diameter, cut the stem below the head, leaving branching leaves. This will encourage large numbers of side florets.
- Dawanna R. T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 30, 2026Amazing variety of broccoli
I planted my entire garden from seed this year and could not be happier with these seeds. The plants are all of three feet tall and full of baby broccoli clusters. The leaves are delicious. They taste similar to collard greens! You do need to stake them, as they are TALL. They are the perfect plant for the center of an 8x4 raised bed if you are square foot gardening. I planted four plants in this bed. The photos show you both sides of the bed, with kale on one side and leeks, cabbage, and swiss chard on the other. The cabbage is coming out soon and my summer squash and such is going in.
EGEpic GardeningJun 3, 2026Hey Dawanna,
What an incredible seed-to-harvest success story with our Di Cicco Broccoli Seeds! Three-foot-tall plants packed with baby broccoli clusters sounds absolutely amazing. We love that you discovered how delicious the leaves are too - they really are like collard greens! Your square foot gardening setup sounds perfectly planned with those four broccoli plants as the centerpiece of your 8x4 raised bed. Thanks for sharing those great photos and your Di Cicco broccoli growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Joyce B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 15, 20235 Stars
My seeds arrived very quickly and are always packaged great. The Broccoli DiCiccio seeds germinated really well and are making strong plants in our Fall/Winter garden 2023.
- ASHLEYRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 13, 20265 Stars
Fast shipping! Can't wait to get these planted!
- Rachel S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsApr 24, 20255 Stars
It’s literally my first time gardening vegetables. I see plants growing ,but will believe until I see veggies lol but I’m loving it . Looking currently for items for the fall .
- Matthew D.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsJan 25, 20254 Stars
Didn’t have luck with some of the seeds.
