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broccoli raab 'Cima di Rapa 60'

tender broccoli, raab, rapini

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An absolute classic from Puglia, it is highly sought after by restauranteurs. The name translates to 'sprouting turnip tops' and the flavour is in between turnips and broccoli covered in mustard! You can eat the florets, leaves and stalk and it is delicious pan fried with garlic. It is a 60 day sprouting variety and can be sown for successional growing.

How to care for broccoli raab Cima di Rapa 60:

Keep plants well watered during dry periods to encourage tender, succulent stems and leaves. Harvest regularly to promote the production of side shoots. Protect from slugs and use fine netting to prevent damage from pigeons and other brassica pests.

Avoid allowing the plants to mature too far, as the stems and flower heads can become tougher and more bitter.

Sowing instructions:

Sow seeds directly in shallow drills 1-2cm (½in) deep, around 30cm (12in) apart, from March when temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F). Thin seedlings to 10-15cm (4-6in) apart for tender young shoots, or up to 20-30cm (8-12in) apart when growing into larger plants and heads.

Growing indoors and transplanting is not usually recommended, as direct sowing helps avoid disturbance and encourages quick growth.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.12m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

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