De Cicco Broccoli (Brassica oleracea)

Introducing De Cicco Broccoli: Your Trusted Choice for Extended Harvests!

De Cicco Broccoli is the perfect option for home gardeners seeking a prolonged harvest season. These vigorous plants produce compact, 3-4 inch blue-green heads that are ideal for steaming, stir-frying, or freezing. Start seeds indoors six weeks before transplanting outdoors for optimal results.

This old reliable European broccoli variety has been a favorite since its introduction to gardeners in 1890. Derived from wild broccoli plants found in the Mediterranean region and Asia Minor, broccoli gradually gained popularity across Europe and the New World. Even Thomas Jefferson included this intriguing vegetable in his experimental garden!

The Italian heirloom De Cicco Broccoli gained significant appreciation, earning the nickname "Italian asparagus" for its exceptional taste and versatility. After World War I, Italian brothers Stefano and Andrea D'Arrigo brought their Sicilian broccoli variety to California, where it quickly gained popularity in markets like Boston's North End.

With De Cicco Broccoli, you can enjoy high yields of high-quality broccoli heads that are delicious fresh or frozen. These compact plants grow quickly and produce a bluish-green main head, along with numerous medium-sized side shoots. Maturity ranges from 50 to 90 days, ensuring a continuous harvest of flavorful broccoli for your culinary creations.

Experience the time-tested excellence of De Cicco Broccoli in your garden today and enjoy a bounty of fresh, homegrown goodness throughout the growing season!