Broccoli Raab Seeds – Spring Rapini Italian Greens (300 Seeds)

Broccoli Raab, also known as rapini or Italian broccoli, is a fast-growing cool-season green prized for its tender stems, small buds, and mildly bitter, nutty flavor. Unlike heading broccoli, this plant produces loose clusters of buds atop slender stalks, along with abundant leafy greens. It is a staple in Italian and Mediterranean cooking, often sautéed with garlic and olive oil, added to pasta, or used in soups.

Broccoli Raab is an excellent choice for spring and fall gardens, maturing quickly and offering multiple harvests if cut regularly. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for raised beds, containers, and small garden spaces. The edible leaves, stems, and buds provide a versatile and nutritious addition to the kitchen.

Plant Features

• Fast-growing cool-season annual
• Produces tender stems, small buds, and leafy greens
• Mildly bitter, nutty flavor typical of Italian greens
• Harvestable in about 40-60 days from sowing
• Can be harvested multiple times with cut-and-come-again method

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, leafy stalks
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10 (grown as cool-season annual)
• Bloom Season: Harvest before flowers fully open
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 6-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow broccoli raab seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, spacing them 1-2 inches apart initially, then thin to 6-12 inches apart. For a continuous harvest, succession sow every 2-3 weeks. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Broccoli raab prefers cooler temperatures and may bolt quickly in hot weather; providing some afternoon shade in warmer climates can help extend the harvest.

Fertilize lightly with a balanced organic fertilizer if growth appears slow. Watch for common pests like aphids and cabbage worms; row covers can help protect young plants. Harvest the central stalk first when buds are still tight, then side shoots will continue to develop. For best flavor, harvest before yellow flowers open. Regular harvesting encourages new growth and extends the productive period.

What's Included

300 Broccoli Raab seeds.