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  • From: "Cindie Strater" <tovaryn@gmail.com>
  • To: seedkeepers <seedkeepers@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [seedkeepers] [seedsavers] rapini, broccoli raab & broccolini
  • Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:04:16 -0600

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.



  • Re: [seedkeepers] [seedsavers] rapini, broccoli raab & broccolini, Cindie Strater, 02/22/2008

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