Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. ruvo Common Name: Broccoli Raab, Rapini Exposure: Full sun Height: 12 to 18 inches Width: 12 to 18 inches Spacing: 6 to 12 inches between plants; 18 to 24 inches between rows Attracts: Bees and beneficial insects, when flowering Use: Fresh eating, sautéing, steaming, stir-frying, and pickling; tender leaves, stems and small flower buds Plant Habit: Fast-growing, cool-season leafy vegetable Harvest: 35 to 50 days from sowing; harvest young leaves and buds for the best flavour Companion Plants: Garlic, onions, lettuce, spinach, herbs; avoid planting near other brassicas to reduce pests General Information: Halifax Seed Broccoli Raab is a nutritious, slightly bitter green prized in Mediterranean cuisine. Quick-growing and productive in cool weather, it can be direct-seeded or transplanted. Regular harvesting encourages new shoots and prolongs production. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture.
