A green De Cicco broccoli head surrounded by blue-green leaves — from BlackOwnedSeeds.com.

De Cicco (Organic) Italian Broccoli Seeds

$3.50
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A green De Cicco broccoli head surrounded by blue-green leaves — from BlackOwnedSeeds.com.
H OG
CT FHFrequent harvest
  • A green De Cicco broccoli head surrounded by blue-green leaves — from BlackOwnedSeeds.com.
    H OG
    CT FHFrequent harvest
  • A broccoli head viewed from above at the center of radiating stems.
    H OG
    CT FHFrequent harvest
  • A tied bunch of harvested broccoli shoots on a wooden surface.
    H OG
    CT FHFrequent harvest
  • Close-up of a green broccoli head with tightly packed buds.
    H OG
    CT FHFrequent harvest
  • A green De Cicco broccoli head surrounded by blue-green leaves — from BlackOwnedSeeds.com.
  • A broccoli head viewed from above at the center of radiating stems.
  • A tied bunch of harvested broccoli shoots on a wooden surface.
  • Close-up of a green broccoli head with tightly packed buds.
De Cicco (Organic) Italian Broccoli Seeds

De Cicco (Organic) Italian Broccoli Seeds

$3.50

De Cicco produces a modest main broccoli head followed by side shoots. Cut tight buds promptly and keep checking the plant for later pickings.

Packet: 50+ Seeds

Planting at a glance

  • Season: Cool season
  • Start: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting
  • Seed depth: ¼–½ inch
  • Germination: Usually 4–7 days around 65–70°F
  • Final spacing: Space plants about 12–18 inches apart; rows about 24 inches apart
  • Light: Full sun
  • Harvest planning: Typical crop window: 50–70 days from transplanting to a first head; side shoots may follow

When to plant

Plant during your local cool growing season. In colder regions, use spring or late-summer/fall sowings and allow enough growing time before hard freezes. South Florida outdoor window: October–January.

How to plant

  1. Prepare loose, well-drained soil or a clean seed-starting mix. Start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting.
  2. Sow ¼–½ inch deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Then water when the soil needs it, allowing excess water to drain.
  3. Thin or transplant to the listed final spacing. Give seedlings sufficient light and check moisture as roots establish.

How to harvest

Cut the main head while buds remain tight. Leave the plant if the variety produces harvestable side shoots.

Aunt E’s tip: Check heads often as they approach maturity; opening yellow flowers mean you have waited too long.

Growing notes and sources

Timing is a planning range, not a guaranteed harvest date. Temperature, moisture, variety and season affect the result. Count from the sowing or transplanting point stated above.

UF/IFAS planting guide · Iowa State germination guide

Seed badges at a glance

H
Heirloom
★
Hybrid
OG
Organic seed
CT
Cool season
WS
Warm season
FS
Full sun
P
Container friendly
SS
Small space
CC
Cut and come again
FH
Frequent harvest
LG
Needs light to germinate
SP
Spicy / hot
More seed codes
IN
Start indoors
SH
Partial or afternoon shade
ST
Support or trellis helpful
D
Dwarf
B
Bush habit
V
Vining or climbing
SV
Shorter vines
SF
Small fruit
LC
Large container
F
Fast harvest
FL
Flowers
PW
Pollinator interest
PL
Check pollination needs
MX
Seed mix
DR
Deep root space
WD
Well-drained soil
DL
Daylength sensitive
LS
Long growing season
TR
Tree crop

CC means cut and come again; FH means frequent harvest. Follow the crop instructions for what to harvest and when. OG appears only for documented organic seed. Codes are shortcuts; product details explain growing needs.

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