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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"
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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.
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Broccoli: Sow and Grow Guide- AnneRated 5 out of 5 stars2/8/26Hearty
This was a great addition to my fall garden. My actual broccoli plants bever took off, so this and the Kailan were the only broccoli types I enjoyed. The birds didn't bother this because it's so peppery, and it produces so many side shoots! Very yummy in a stir fry or sautéed with garlic. It went to seed at the first sign of spring though lol.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/10/26Hey Anne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review of our Rapini Broccoli Raab Seeds! We're so happy to hear that these became the star of your fall garden when your regular broccoli didn't take off! We love that you discovered how tasty they are in stir fries and sautéed with garlic! And hey, at least the birds left your harvest alone thanks to that bold taste! It sounds like you got a fantastic fall and winter harvest before they went to seed in spring. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your delicious growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LeeVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/18/25Gorgeous and Healthy Plants!
These seeds germinated and grew quickly. As you can see from the photos, we’re just about to harvest and consume some! No doubt, it will be delicious— and as an added bonus— nutritious! Thanks for your outstanding seeds. I love them all!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests11/20/25Hey Lee,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Gorgeous and Healthy Plants!" is exactly what we love to hear about Rapini Broccoli Raab Seeds - and we absolutely love that you had such quick germination and healthy growth that brought you right to that exciting harvest moment!
There's nothing quite like watching those beautiful rapini plants develop so quickly and knowing you're about to enjoy that delicious, slightly bitter flavor and incredible nutritional boost that makes homegrown broccoli raab such a garden treasure compared to anything you can find in stores!
Your quick-growing success and "love them all" enthusiasm will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding Rapini Broccoli Raab Seeds can be for creating those gorgeous, fast-growing plants that deliver amazing flavor, outstanding nutrition, and the satisfaction of harvesting your own fresh rapini in no time!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Robert G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/18/245 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 stars11/9/245 Stars
First Fall garden. Planted in Oct. Great growth. Tastes great
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - susan w.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars10/25/243 Stars
need to know more about optimal planting time for my area
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate