Brassica rapa Ruvo Group## HOW TO GROW BROCCOLI RAAB Direct sow as soon as soil can be prepared in spring. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. For fall harvest, transplant 9 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Cut and come again when broccoli buds are the size of a quarter. Soil pH 6.17/14/20147.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,000-9,000 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚FDays to Germ. 3-10Plant Spacing 15–18”Row Spacing 24-36”Days To Maturity 42Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Spring Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 18,900 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 75,600 seeds1 Pound ≈ 302m seeds##The most versatile broccoli raab variety for growing throughout the season. Especially for spring and summer harvest, and overwintering in mild climates. Big plant, relatively late maturity. Broccoli raab has many spiked leaves that surround clusters of green buds that resemble small heads of broccoli, but have nutty, bitter, and pungent flavor. Enjoy it lightly sautéed with garlic and olive oil, fresh in salads and cooked in soups. Small, edible yellow flowers may be blooming among the buds. Is a source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. Also known as Rapini, Broccoletti, Broccoletto, Broccoli di Rape, Cime di Rapa, Rappi and in Naples, Friariell. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Green, Specialty: Sprouting, Season: Spring Fall, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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