Brassica rapa
Prized in its homeland of Italy and by many chefs worldwide this broccoli relative is a culinary treat. Rather than a large central crown ala broccoli, rapini (aka Broccoli raab) sends forth more graceful, smaller and looser bud clusters. Plants branch extensively after first harvest to yield loads of secondary bud stems.  In the kitchen, lightly sauteed leaves stems and buds are a delight with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a drizzle of good olive oil.  They are richer,  wilder, and more pungent (similar to mustard or turnip) in flavor than broccoli and much earlier from sowing to harvest.  Known as "Broccoli Asparago" in Italy.
42 days.
Packet size: 1g (~500 seeds), additional bulk sizes.

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