Italian broccoli rabe seeds the temptation Cima di rapa

• Packing / number of seeds: 12 g.
• Sowing rate.
• Harvest: Depending on sowing July to October.
• Sowing period.
• Sowing period. Sow directly the seeds of rapa.
• Cultivation scheme: Does not thrive in acid soils, needs regular watering.
• Vegetation: about 60 days.
• Characteristics of the fruit: Thin, fragile stems that form small buds at their apex, gathered in a dense inflorescence similar to that of broccoli. These flower buds are a famous Mediterranean delicacy. They are harvested before flowering. They are eaten as an accompaniment to various dishes, giving a very interesting and specific taste.

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Italian varietal seeds of Cima di rapa (broccoli type turnip) are available for online order at semenata.bg garden centre. These extremely interesting exotic vegetables are popular all over the world and especially in Italy. Turnips are highly valued in Mediterranean delicacies.

The seeds of this interesting vegetable are sown between March and April. It is important to wait for the eventual frost and then sow them outdoors. The spacing at which the seeds are arranged is 30 cm by 30 cm. It is important to leave space so that there is no need to thin after two weeks.

This variety of broccoli-type turnip seed does not like acid soils, it develops well in relatively fertile substrates. Apart from the condition of the soil, it is good to know that regular watering is necessary to shape the vegetables. They themselves form fragile stems, with numerous flower buds at the tip, which resemble small broccoli florets. It's only natural where the name of this tasty and stunning plant comes from.

Turnips have a relatively short time to develop, you can pick the produce in about two months. You'll be able to tell by the gently shaped tops. Interestingly, you can only pick the young florets before the flower buds open. This also stimulates regrowth.

This type of vegetable is very suitable for growing at home. It will not take up much space in your garden. What's even better is that the shade is suitable for its development. The most tender and tasty part of the vegetable is the broccoli (the florets). They are picked with the leaves and can be stored for about 10 days in the refrigerator.

Here is a good tip that the team of the online shop semenata.bg will give you:

To be able to get more harvest and for a longer period of time, you can sow a few seeds every five days or at most every week. This way you will have fresh and healthy vegetables for longer. Another tip from us - don't freeze broccoli type turnips, they are eaten and are tastiest after picking.

Popular way to prepare: the best option is to soak the broccoli part of the Cima di rapa in boiling water for a few minutes, then you can experiment with it by combining different food items.

Like most vegetables, rapa is high in vitamins and minerals. It often becomes popular among people using different types of diet to lose weight. It is widely used in the preparation of various salads, appetizers. Quite often it is combined with the products in the preparation of spaghetti, pizza and various types of pasta.

ATTENTION! The broccoli seeds that are available are for sowing purposes only, they are not edible or edible after germination.