De Cicco · Broccoli
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Feb 6th |
| Last Frost | Mar 6th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 6th |
| Harvest Begins | Apr 30th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 26th |
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.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 55 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| 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.