{"product_id":"broccoli-raab-spring-rapini-seeds","title":"Broccoli Raab Spring Rapini Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring Rapini broccoli raab (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa var. ruvo\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Italian favorite grown for its tender stems, leafy greens, and small broccoli-like buds, all with a pleasantly bitter, nutty bite. These broccoli rabe seeds mature quickly into leafy plants topped with edible florets that are picked before they open. It's a fast, cool-season green that delivers bold, savory flavor to the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Italian-cooking enthusiasts and cool-season gardeners who want a quick, flavorful green for sautés and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 2–3 weeks before the last spring frost, and again in late summer for a fall crop. Sow seeds 1\/4–1\/2 inch deep, thinning to 4–6 inches apart in full sun. Broccoli raab prefers cool weather (50–70°F) and grows well in USDA zones 3–9. Cool temperatures keep it from bolting too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady in about 40–45 days. Cut the whole plant just above the ground when the buds are formed but still tightly closed, before any yellow flowers open. Harvesting promptly gives the mildest, most tender stems and greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stems, leaves, and buds are all edible and shine sautéed with garlic and olive oil, tossed with pasta, or added to sausage dishes. Its signature bitterness mellows nicely with quick cooking and a squeeze of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"2G","offer_id":45317567250639,"sku":"ORIVBR_09_20","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":45317567283407,"sku":"ORIVBR_09_21","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Broccoli-Raab-Spring-Rapini-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266941298.png?v=1783463332","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/broccoli-raab-spring-rapini-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}