Halifax Seed Broccoli Raab Pkg.

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. ruvo

Common Name: Broccoli Raab, Rapini

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 12 to 18 inches

Width: 12 to 18 inches

Spacing: 6 to 12 inches between plants; 18 to 24 inches between rows

Attracts: Bees and beneficial insects, when flowering

Use: Fresh eating, sautéing, steaming, stir-frying, and pickling; tender leaves, stems and small flower buds

Plant Habit: Fast-growing, cool-season leafy vegetable

Harvest: 35 to 50 days from sowing; harvest young leaves and buds for the best flavour

Companion Plants: Garlic, onions, lettuce, spinach, herbs; avoid planting near other brassicas to reduce pests

General Information: Halifax Seed Broccoli Raab is a nutritious, slightly bitter green prized in Mediterranean cuisine. Quick-growing and productive in cool weather, it can be direct-seeded or transplanted. Regular harvesting encourages new shoots and prolongs production. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture.