DeCicco
Broccoli · Heading / Calabrese
Heirloom
Brassica oleracea var. italica
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
About
Broccoli DeCicco is a uniform, very productive variety high in vitamins. The large heads of this cool-weather vegetable also furnish a high percentage of side shoots. With only 42 calories per portion, it is a great low-calorie choice.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
10–14 days
at 50–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
75–90 days
Plant Height
2–3 ft
Mature Spread
1.5–2 ft
Fruit Size
3–5 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
12-14 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.5 in
Seed Spacing
24 in
Row Spacing
36 in
Thin To
24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
50–95 °F
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Air Temp
28–80 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Or, sow 2-3 seeds together outdoors every 2 feet. Thin to 1 plant every 2 feet when 1 inch tall. Keep watered and fertilized. Cut before buds open for best harvest.
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