Organic Rapinni Spring Raab Broccoli Seeds
Brassica oleracea
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: This plant grows best in cool weather, so starting organic Spring Raab Rapini broccoli seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last expected frost will ensure a faster crop. Shortly after the last frost, prepare the ground with organic matter or fertilizer; when the seedlings reach about 6" tall, plant them 1-2' apart in rows 2-3' apart. For direct sowing seeds, plant them 1/2" deep in full sun and rich soil, after the last expected spring frost. Keep the soil moist. For companion planting benefits, plant broccoli with herbs, potatoes, or onions; avoid planting it with tomatoes or pole beans.
Growing: Keep the young plants watered and remove weeds carefully. Mulch helps discourage weeds and regulate soil temperature, and several applications of fertilizer or compost will also be needed.
Harvesting: The tender florets should be harvested as soon as they reach a diameter of 1" and before the buds open. Continue harvesting as long as the florets remain tender.
Seed Saving: Allowing broccoli to produce seed will take an entire growing season, and may require digging up the plants for the winter or mulching them well. Broccoli will cross pollinate with other members of the cabbage family such as cauliflower, and isolation of at least 1/4 a mile is recommended to prevent cross breeding. Once the flowers have bloomed and produced seed pods, let them dry and carefully remove them from the plant. Separate organic Spring Raab Rapini broccoli seeds from the pods. Store in a dry, cool place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 9,200
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: This plant grows best in cool weather, so starting organic Spring Raab Rapini broccoli seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last expected frost will ensure a faster crop. Shortly after the last frost, prepare the ground with organic matter or fertilizer; when the seedlings reach about 6" tall, plant them 1-2' apart in rows 2-3' apart. For direct sowing seeds, plant them 1/2" deep in full sun and rich soil, after the last expected spring frost. Keep the soil moist. For companion planting benefits, plant broccoli with herbs, potatoes, or onions; avoid planting it with tomatoes or pole beans.
Growing: Keep the young plants watered and remove weeds carefully. Mulch helps discourage weeds and regulate soil temperature, and several applications of fertilizer or compost will also be needed.
Harvesting: The tender florets should be harvested as soon as they reach a diameter of 1" and before the buds open. Continue harvesting as long as the florets remain tender.
Seed Saving: Allowing broccoli to produce seed will take an entire growing season, and may require digging up the plants for the winter or mulching them well. Broccoli will cross pollinate with other members of the cabbage family such as cauliflower, and isolation of at least 1/4 a mile is recommended to prevent cross breeding. Once the flowers have bloomed and produced seed pods, let them dry and carefully remove them from the plant. Separate organic Spring Raab Rapini broccoli seeds from the pods. Store in a dry, cool place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 9,200
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green