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Rapini Broccoli Raab Seeds
Rapini Broccoli Raab Seeds
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There is a good reason the Europeans love Rapini; the tender stems, buds, flowers, and leaves have a wonderfully delicate and slightly bitter, peppery broccoli flavor, that can be enjoyed in salads, stir-fries, or steamed. Budding florets should be harvested just before the flowers open for best flavor. Known in Italy as "broccoletti".
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 45 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Probably Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 12"–14" tall, 8"–10" wide
Variety Info: Broccoli raab is a traditional Italian vegetable that is gaining popularity around the world. The tender stalks and flower buds have a bitter, pungent, broccoli flavor. The young leaves are eaten like greens.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 50°, ideally 60°–75°F, and again in late summer, 8 to 10 weeks before your first average frost date. Produces best in cool temperatures. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for cool–season harvest. Successive Sowings: Sow 1 to 2 times more, 1 to 2 weeks apart.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 14 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"–12"
Row Spacing: 18"–24"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest in the morning. If grown for the greens, harvest the leaves when they are small, before flower stalks form. If grown for the florets, cut the budding shoots about 5" down when they are 1"-2" across, just before the flowers open. Expect a second, and possible third flush of tender florets over 2 to 4 weeks.
- Cynthia W.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsApr 16, 20243 Stars
I was so happy when these seedlings popped up scarcely more than a week after planting my rapini seeds, and they grew quickly to the size you see them, but that was nearly 3 weeks ago. NOTHING has happened since. I am misting them daily, for I live in southeastern AZ and the soil dries out very quickly. What else should I be doing? I can't even harvest them as microgreens.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Deb H.Rated 4 out of 5 starsApr 7, 20244 Stars
Received the seeds February 26th, planted them on the 29th. When it says days to maturity for Brassica seeds, does that mean from the day you sowed the seeds, germination date or into the final planting space? I am new to growing brassicas, seven out of eight seeds germinated and these got very leggy so when they were 10 days old I repotted them deeper. When they were 4 weeks along from seeding date I moved them into 2 gallon pots. I'm in Florida Zone 9A and I don't leave them in full sun all day long just a few hours . Is that the right way? When can I expect to eat some yummy rapini mini heads?
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 8, 2024Hey Deb,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KatherineRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 8, 20235 Stars
Not only is this rapini delicious but it looks so pretty in the garden too. With their frilly leaves and their medium height, they are a great neighbor next to our garlic rows, adding lots of visual interest. This is one of the first vegetables we've been able to harvest due to a cooler than normal spring here in zone 6, but it's been such a delicious delight we can't wait to try another crop this fall.
- Robert G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 18, 20245 Stars
Been growing this for a few years now. Great fall/winter crop for zone 10.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - John D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 9, 20245 Stars
First Fall garden. Planted in Oct. Great growth. Tastes great
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
