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Di Cicco broccoli

vegetable variety in zone 5b

Di Cicco broccoli in zone 5b

Di Cicco · Brassica oleracea var. italica

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
60 to 90

The verdict

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About Di Cicco

Sweet, mild, tender; Italian heirloom with smaller central head and prolific side shoots. Steaming, fresh, stir-fry. Long picking season, ideal for home gardens.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • ▸ Plum curculio
  • ▸ Codling moth
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Di Cicco in adjacent zones

Other broccoli varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Di Cicco broccoli grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Di Cicco is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "Brassica oleracea var. italica Limba 2022-04-24 7316", by Salicyna, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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