There is a good reason the Europeans love Rapini; the tender stems, buds, flowers, and leaves have a wonderfully delicate and slightly bitter, peppery broccoli flavor, that can be enjoyed in salads, stir-fries, or steamed. Budding florets should be harvested just before the flowers open for best flavor. Known in Italy as "broccoletti".
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
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com
There is a good reason the Europeans love Rapini; the tender stems, buds, flowers, and leaves have a wonderfully delicate and slightly bitter, peppery broccoli flavor, that can be enjoyed in salads, stir-fries, or steamed. Budding florets should be harvested just before the flowers open for best flavor. Known in Italy as "broccoletti".
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
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com