Broccoli Raab Early Sprouting

Broccoli Raab Early Sprouting: variety and characteristics

Broccoli Raab Early Sprouting (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an annual vegetable of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae).

Broccoli is among the most valuable vegetables for health and gives two harvests — a central head and side shoots.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 92%
• Pack size: 3 g
• Seed origin: Italy
• Sowing: March and April and June and July; transplants
• Harvest: June and July and September – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Broccoli Raab Early Sprouting

Broccoli Raab Early Sprouting seeds are sown in March and April and June and July. Harvest in June and July and September – November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Broccoli Raab Early Sprouting

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 40–50 cm
• Germination: 5–10 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Plant the seedlings in rich soil; water regularly and feed. They are suitable for spring and autumn growing.

Harvest and use

Cut the central head while the buds are still tightly closed; the plant then produces side shoots for weeks.

Frequently asked questions

When should Broccoli Raab Early Sprouting be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March and April and June and July. Sowing method: seedlings.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 92%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Does broccoli produce more than one head?

Yes — after the central head is cut, side shoots develop that are harvested for 3–6 weeks.