Rapini

Brassica rapa var. ruvo

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Advice adapted to Canada
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Quantity Approximately 200 seeds
Exposure Sun to partial shade

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Family Brassicaceae
Type Vegetable
Cycle Annual

Rapini, also known as broccoli rabe, is a leafy green with a distinct character, prized for its slightly bitter flavor and its elegant appearance, both on the plate and in the garden. With its tender stalks, generous green leaves, and entirely edible young flower buds, it offers a complete harvest that is both nourishing and refined. Prominent in Mediterranean cuisine, it adds a unique vegetable depth to stir-fries, pasta dishes, sautés, and even some warm salads. Its rapid growth makes it a particularly rewarding crop for gardeners who enjoy quick harvests, especially in spring and autumn when cooler temperatures promote its tenderness. Easy to grow in open ground as well as in small family gardens, it quickly establishes itself in rich, well-drained soil, where it produces abundant foliage and flavorful shoots. Harvested before the flowers open, it offers a fine texture and a more balanced taste, ideal for fresh and expressive cooking. Its dense, leafy appearance also adds a beautiful presence to the food garden, combining market garden utility with rustic charm. It is a simple, productive, and characterful crop, perfect for diversifying the vegetable garden with a green vegetable that is as healthy as it is delicious.

Rapini

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Planting depth 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in)
Establishment temperature 15 to 24 °C (59 to 75 °F)
Establishment time 5 to 10 days

Soil and care

The right conditions.

Exposure Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular
Soil type
Rich in organic matter and well-drained

Container growing

A controlled environment.

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Bloom and dimensions

The complete profile.

Bloom period
Spring and autumn
Harvest
40 to 55 days after sowing
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Garden associations

What to plant with it.

Good companions
Lettuce, spinach, beetroot
Avoid planting with
Cabbage, bean, tomato
Stir-fries, salads, pasta dishes, pan-fried dishes, fresh harvest