How long does Spring Rapini broccoli raab take to harvest?
Spring Rapini broccoli raab is fast, ready to cut in about 40 to 45 days. Harvest the shoots when the small flower buds appear but before they open fully.
When should I plant broccoli raab (rapini) seeds?
Sow in early spring or late summer for cool weather. Rapini bolts quickly in heat, so cool conditions produce the most tender shoots and leaves.
Does broccoli raab form a large head like broccoli?
No. Rapini produces small broccoli-like flower buds on leafy shoots rather than one large head. You harvest the tender stems, leaves, and buds together.
How far apart should I space broccoli raab?
Thin plants to about 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Close spacing is fine since you harvest the whole shoot.
How do I cook broccoli raab (rapini)?
Rapini has a pleasant bitter edge and is classic sauteed with garlic and olive oil, added to pasta, or blanched first to soften the bitterness.
How many seeds are in this broccoli raab packet?
This packet contains about 1,250 heirloom, non-GMO seeds, enough for successive sowings of quick spring and fall crops.
Is broccoli raab the same as broccoli?
No, it's more closely related to turnips, grown for its leafy greens, stems, and small buds rather than a large central head.
How do I reduce the bitterness?
Quick blanching or sautéing and a squeeze of lemon mellow the bitterness nicely.
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