Compact plant with 2-3 bluish-green central heads for easy harvesting and efficient use of space
Produces medium-sized side shoots for additional harvests
Excellent eating quality for fresh consumption
Reliable European variety with consistent maturity and productivity
Heirloom strain introduced in 1890, cherished by gardeners for its flavor
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Broccoli, Di Ciccio Brassica oleracea (48-85 days)
Old reliable European variety, compact 2-3’ plant with 3-4” bluish-green central head, then lots of medium sized side shoots. Excellent eating quality has endeared this heirloom variety to gardeners who continue to grow it over strains that may make bigger heads, but lack true flavor.
Species
Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity
48-85 days
Plant Height
2-3 feet
Head Size
3-4 inches, bluish-green central head
Side Shoots
Multiple medium-sized
Seed Count
500 seeds per packet
Sunlight
Full sun
Suitable Space
Outdoors
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Can’t wait to plant the seeds and watch them grow. They arrived quick and were well packaged.