Broccoli 'De Cicco'
Brassica oleracea
S044
Traditional Italian heirloom sprouting broccoli with short thick stems and a compact head of pale blue-green. Harvest the central head first to promote vigorous side-shoots for up to 6 months. Harvest 9 weeks from transplant; yields 1.1kg per plant.
$5.95
$4.17 with membership. As a member you will save $1.78 in combination with a volume pricing discount . Log in or join today .
Product information
ORGANIC! Traditional Italian sprouting broccoli. Harvest the central head first to promote vigorous side shoots for up to 6 months. Harvest in 9 weeks from transplant. Yields 1.1kg/plant.
Member Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us and we will do our best to resolve the issue.
Product Information
ORGANIC! Traditional Italian sprouting broccoli. Harvest the central head first to promote vigorous side shoots for up to 6 months. Harvest in 9 weeks from transplant. Yields 1.1kg/plant.How to grow
Prefering a slightly alkaline soil, like other members of the cabbage family, broccoli is easy to grow, and if you plant the sprouting varieties, they can be continually harvested for up to 3 months. Prepare the ground with plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Always pick the central head first, this will encourage the prolific growth od side shoots. Pick these shoots regularly and do not allow it to flower, as this will stop production of new shoots.In windy gardens the plants might need to be staked as they become top heavy.
Growing information
|
Seed sowing
|
Seed count:
90
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
97
Sow distance:
40cm
|
|
Seed sowing times
|
Cool:
Jan-Dec
Warm:
Mar-Aug
Hot:
Feb-Jul
Sub-tropical:
Apr-Jul
Tropical:
May-Jul
|
| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
|
|
Plant characteristics
|
Type:
Hardy Biennial
Height:
60cm
Width:
40cm
|