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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- 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 - Joan M.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars5/30/242 Stars
All I got was a bunch of green leaves. No brocolini! It's now gone to seed. The yellow flowers did attract a butterfly. I was disappointed especially after buying 2 packs one for me and one for a friend who after seeing how mines turned out decided to not plant his. We will look elsewhere. Only wanted brocolli spheres .
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/3/24Hey Joan,
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 🌻️
- Cynthia W.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars4/16/243 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