Rapini or broccoli rabe resemble broccoli, but do not form a large head. Broccoletto leaves, buds, and stems all being edible; Rapini is known for its slightly bitter taste, and is particularly associated with Mediterranean cuisine. Youll love it lightly sauteed with garlic and olive oil, fresh in salads and boiled soups.

SOWING:

Sow indoors: March - May

Sow outdoors: June - July

Season: Annual 

Harvest: June - December

Environment: Full sun

Light Required: Yes 

Depth: 1/2" (1 cm) 

Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet 

Plant Spacing: 12 inches

Harvest plants before buds open, at a height of 25 to 38 cm (10 to 15 in). Cut the plants at the ground level, or where the stem tissue ceases to be tough and becomes succulent. If you harvest carefully, leaving the lower two leaves intact, they will often resprout several times. A second and third cutting may be obtained if conditions are ideal.