Seed Keepers

["Cindie Strater" <tovaryn@gmail.com>]

On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 3:52 AM, Lawrence F. London, Jr.
<lflj@intrex.net> wrote:
>
>  What is the difference between rapini, broccoli raab & broccolini?
>  Which is the best of the three and what are sources for seeds?

Broccoli rapini and broccoli raab are the same.  I grew broccoli raab
for the first time last year.  I planted a tiny spring crop, but it
was planted late and the flea beetles loved it.  I did get to harvest
some before it bolted.  It doesn't like heat or flea beetles.  The
fall crop was grew like mad.  I harvested cut and come again.

Broccoli raab is strong flavored.  Steamed and blended, say 1:4, with
pasta, a cream sauce and Parmesan cheese, it's very good.

I haven't grown broccolini, so I can't comment.  I purchased the
broccoli rapini seeds locally, but have seen them offered from online
sources.

Wikipedia has an article on broccoli raab and broccolini.  Broccolini
sounds interesting.