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Description

The listing, Rapini Seeds has ended.

Heirloom rapini seeds. Taste is between wild broccoli and mustard (but not as bitter).

They prefer cooler climates like zone 5-6, but can be grown elsewhere. Typically just broadcast spread them in the fall (about 6-8 weeks before first frost) or you can plant first thing in the spring - they will start to grow when conditions are favorable.

My favorite way to eat them is to boil for 3 minutes and then saute in olive oil and garlic. You can then chop them up and toss them with pasta as well.

100 Seeds

Questions & Comments

Is zone 8 too warm for them? Watching, thx.

Sep 29th, 2013 at 11:54:22 AM PDT by

Although zone 8 is a little too warm for me, the rapini will do fine in your cooler months.

Oct 2nd, 2013 at 4:40:14 AM PDT by

Is this the same as broccoli rabe?

Sep 29th, 2013 at 11:02:28 PM PDT by

they take about 60 days from seed to harvest and during that time you'll want the temps to be in the 35-60 degree range. So if you can plan it right, there should not be a problem. You just don't want to try and plant these in the middle of summer when its 80+ and they all bolt.

Sep 30th, 2013 at 4:49:04 AM PDT by

Although similar, the broccoli rabe that I see in the stores in are a little more succulent (meatier stems).

Sep 30th, 2013 at 4:51:45 AM PDT by

Great auction! F&W

Oct 2nd, 2013 at 10:31:07 PM PDT by

Rapini Seeds is in the Home & Garden | Gardening | Gardening Seeds & Bulbs category