Broccoli Raab, Broccoli Rabe, Brocoletti, Cima di Rapa 'Spring Raab'

Brassicaruvo

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
ruvo (ROO-vo)
Synonym
Brassica rapa var. cymosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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