Rapini
Brassica rapa ruvo
- Also known as "Broccoli Raab"
- Popular Italian heirloom vegetable
Popular Italian heirloom vegetable. Tall green leaves and shoots with small heads that look similar to Broccoli. Slightly bitter nutty mustard flavour. Leaves, shoots and dense flower-heads are usually eaten cooked, similar to broccolini. Best harvested when height reaches 15cm. Excellent flavour. High yields. Very cold tolerant. Also known as "Broccoli Raab" or "Broccoli Rabe" or "Broccoletto".
How to sow and grow:
Method: | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
Sowing Depth: | 5mm |
When: | Autumn and spring |
Germination: | 3-7 days @ 8-30°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle: | Hardy Annual |
Row Spacing: | 40cm |
Plant Spacing: | 20cm |
Plant Height: | 30cm |
Position: | Full sun, well drained soil |
Days to Maturity/Flowering: | 60-70 days |
(Product number: G7-17)
Seeds per gram: 280 seeds
SKU | G7-17 |
Shipping Weight | 0.0008kg |
Botanical name: | Brassica rapa ruvo |
Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
Packet quantity: | 100 seeds |
Seeds per gram: | 280 |
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