Brassica oleracea. 40 days. Open-pollinated.
Spring Raab Broccoli, also known as Rapini, is a cool-season vegetable that, despite its name, is more closely related to turnips than to true broccoli.
Plant grows to about 30 inches tall and produces wide, turnip-like leaves and small, broccoli-like florets that have a rich, slightly pepper flavor.
While generally used as cooking greens, it can also be steamed, grilled, or sauteed.
Spring Raab Broccoli
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Rich, well-drained
Sow Depth:
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing:
6 to 10 inches
Germination Temp:
65°F to 75°F
Germination Time:
7 to 10 days
Maturation:
40 days
Growing Tips
Direct sow once the soil has warmed to around 65 to 75 degrees F. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and 6 to 10 inches apart in a location with full sun and rich soil. Germination should occur within 7 to 10 days.
