Broccoli raab / Stem cabbage / Cima di rapa

Plant family

Crucifers (Brassicaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

20 cm

Row spacing

40 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm

Instructions

Description

Stem cabbage, Rappa, Cima di Rapa or Broccoli raab, belongs to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae) and is similar to turnip greens and somewhat reminiscent of broccoli. Stem cabbage is an annual plant with curly leaves and grows up to 1 m tall. The stems and buds are very tender and stem cabbage is rich in vitamins. The stem cabbage grows rapidly.

Growing tips

Germination at over 15°C in 7-10 days. Cultivation time: 40-80 days. Keep free of weeds. Harvest just before the flower buds open, when the stalks are particularly juicy. Everything is utilized: Flowers, stems and leaves. It is best to grow in spring (April/May) with a harvest from June or in fall (August/September) with a harvest between September and December.