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Cima di Rapa (Broccoli raab)
- Loved by Pollinators
- Loved by Garden Birds
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
This is an incredible green-budded variety of sprouting broccoli, which crops more heavily and much more quickly from seed to harvest than Purple Sprouting
Hardy, prolific and very tasty, much favoured by the River Cafe team for winter pastas and soups. This is delicious cooked and then stir fried with garlic, anchovies, chilli and lemon, and served on top of a bed of new potatoes, sprinkled with pine nuts and good grated cheese.
Please note, illustrated packets are being introduced gradually over the coming months, availability may vary.
- Loved by Pollinators
- Loved by Garden Birds
Product details
- Type
- Edible Crop
- Position
- Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Neutral - Alkaline
- Height
- 45cm (18in)
- Common name
- Cima di Rapa (Broccoli raab)
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 15cm (6in)
- Cultivation
- Cima di Rapa is usually sown March-June, and can also be sown October. Simply just avoid the very cold and very hot months. Sow 1cm (½in) deep.
Care Tips
Water regularly. May need staking. Clear the bed of weeds and stones before planting.
