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De Cicco · Broccoli

Zone 3b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add De Cicco to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 21st
Last FrostMay 19th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 19th
Harvest BeginsJul 13th
Harvest EndsSep 21st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 32°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity55
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)40
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)32
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: Start indoors early, transplant to cool soil before the hottest weather, and expect successive side shoots after the main head—harvest repeatedly for the “multi-cut” benefit.