Cacocciuli is a great Sicilian word, it is pronounced Kah-koh-choo-lee.

I am excited to see that the first crop from the Cacocciouli plants we put in the ground last year has emerged. We planted them along the wall in front of my house. We have two varieties. I have been been watching them grow for months looking for signs of progress,

They are so pretty! We are looking forward to cooking and eating this beautiful vegetable harvested from our front garden. After the first harvest, we should get additional harvests from side shoots. The best part, for me, is that the plant is perennial and easy to propagate. Will be cultivating more plants for next year.

They should be ready to harvest for Easter.