{"product_id":"broccoli-raab-seeds-spring-rapini-heirloom-variety-500mg-packet","title":"Broccoli Raab Seeds - Spring Rapini Heirloom Variety (500mg Packet)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroccoli Raab, also known as rapini, is a fast-growing cool-season vegetable prized for its tender stems, leaves, and small broccoli-like florets. This heirloom variety offers a mildly bitter, nutty flavor that shines in sautéed dishes, pastas, and stir-fries. Unlike heading broccoli, broccoli raab is grown for its entire edible shoot, making it a productive and space-efficient choice for home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its quick maturity and tolerance for cool weather, spring rapini is an excellent crop for early spring or fall planting. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and can be harvested just weeks after sowing. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, broccoli raab adds a unique and flavorful dimension to your vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom variety with reliable performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces tender stems, leaves, and small florets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and ready to harvest in about 40-60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season crop that tolerates light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent source of vitamins and minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica rapa subsp. ruvo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, leafy shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10 (grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow broccoli raab seeds directly in the garden about 1\/4 inch deep, spacing them 1-2 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 6-12 inches apart when they are 2-3 inches tall. For a continuous harvest, succession sow every 2-3 weeks. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroccoli raab grows best in cool weather; provide afternoon shade in warmer climates to prevent bolting. Fertilize lightly at planting and again after thinning. Harvest the entire plant when florets are still tight and buds are small, or cut individual shoots for a cut-and-come-again harvest. Regular harvesting encourages new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 500mg packet of Broccoli Raab seeds (Spring Rapini Heirloom Variety).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824807706934,"sku":"FOLIA2-1309","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6507304555_f6wb.jpg?v=1793004753","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/broccoli-raab-seeds-spring-rapini-heirloom-variety-500mg-packet","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}