Broccoli De Cicco

Name & History

As the name suggests, this Veg comes from Italy and its “Cicco” which means small. So prepare from medium to small crops if you choose this variety, on the other hand you will benefit from its frost handling characteristics as it can be frozen without losing its quality almost at all.

Description

It tastes sweet and produce a central base head and continues to produce smaller green bluish head offshoots that you can chop through time and have a long-lasting harvest, which makes this broccoli unique!

Culinary uses

You can boit it and make salads and various green dishes and you can also eat it raw. Broccoli fresh juices are a thing in recent years , as broccoli is known to promote good health. Some of its characteristics are:

• Anti—Oxidant
• Good for heart health
• Contains Cancer Protective Compounds
• May be good for the eyes
• May support hormonal balance
• May support immune system
• More

Cultivation tips

• Start 4-8 Weeks before last frost indoors
• Transplant when temperature is above 15^C– 65^F
• After seedlings emerge, move them to a sunny spot(window etc)
• Water them gently and keep them moist.
• Let the plants accustom their new place.

Where to buy

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