Di Ciccio' is a reliable, open-pollinated, Italian variety first introduced in 1890. The central blue-green head is 7 - 10 cm wide with an extended harvest of side shoots produced once the central head is harvested. It has an excellent flavour; good for steaming, stir-fries and for freezing. Days to harvest: 50-60; harvest while heads are still tight and dark green. Heirloom open-pollinated cultivars like 'Di Ciccio' are unlikely to do well in QLD; hybrids such as 'Green Magic' are a better choice.
