Italians value broccoli raab for being a culinary delight and refer to it there as broccoli asparago.
Rapini in the spring does not grow like the broccoli that most people picture. It is prized for its cluster of yellow buds rather than its central head. Because of their rich, distinctive flavor and preference for cool temperatures, these buds and the tender green leaves are used in salads and sautéed in the best restaurants worldwide.
Matures from seed fairly quickly. Green shoots have a delicious taste. You'll adore it delicately fried with garlic and olive oil, fresh in salads, and boiled soups. Cut 6" pieces when the 'broccolis' are the size of a quarter.
Period of Life: Annual
Season to Plant: Cool Season
Structural Type: Upright
Fast-growing Characteristics of the Plant
Use: Shaded Garden, Container Garden, and Culinary
Growing Conditions: Outdoor, Cold Tolerant
Advantages of Harvest: Microgreens
Directions for Plant Care: Spring Rapini
Direct Sowing Method:
Full Sun is Required for Light.
Area for Plantation: 1/4 Inch
Height of Plant: 24 Inches
Vegetation Space: 12 to 18 Inches
Needs for Water: Average
Zones of Difficulty Are: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
36 to 40 Days Till Maturity.
