{"title":"Italian Vegetable","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"broccoli-raab-seeds-rapini-italian-vegetable","title":"Broccoli Raab Seeds - Rapini , italian vegetable","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety of broccoli, known as Broccoli Rabe or rapini (Brassica Rapa), is a popular vegetable in Italy. Unlike traditional broccoli, it doesn't have a central head, but instead is prized for its cluster of yellow buds and tender green leaves. It is commonly sautéed or used in salads, and is highly sought after for its distinct, delicious flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pk - Approximately 300 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 9,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 36,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 144,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bodyDescriptionText\"\u003eThis Italian vegetable is commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Use in salad, steam, or sauté in olive oil. Add the greens to pasta or potato dishes. High in vitamins A and C. Japanese cuisine prepares ohitashi broccoli raab. Popular grown as microgreens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool season annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: Approx. 40-50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting season: Early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroccoli-raab (also known as rapa, rapine, rappone, fall and spring raab or turnip broccoli) is a rapidly growing annual when grown in spring, but a biennial in fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroccoli raab is also commonly known as rapini, an Italian specialty vegetable, is grown for the florets or flower bud shoots. The florets have both mustard green and broccoli flavors with a hint of bitterness. Plants grow up to 30\" tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest at any stage\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on culinary use grown for microgreens to full maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most versatile broccoli raab variety for growing throughout the season. Especially for spring and summer harvest, and overwintering in mild climates. \u003cbr\u003eAverage seed life: 3 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll brassica crops grow best in partial-shade, in firm, fertile, free-draining soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start digging over your soil in autumn, removing any stones you find and working in plenty of well-rotted manure or compost. Tread on the soil to remove any air pockets and make the surface very firm. Brassicas will fail if the soil is too acidic so add lime to the soil if necessary, aiming for a pH of 6.5-7.5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRapini has two sowing periods, plant seeds in early spring and again in autumn. \u003cbr\u003eSow undercover in February to April to harvest April to June and sow in July to October to harvest September to November. Don't sow in June and July as the plants will bolt.\u003cbr\u003eIn mild climates it can be autumn sown and over wintered. If planted too late in the spring, the warm weather hastens the opening of the flower buds. Once the plants flower, they will have passed their peak of quality. \u003cbr\u003eBrassicas can be sown directly or planted in a seedbed or in modules under glass and then transferred. Sow thinly and successionally, to be harvested in 60 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds should be planted in rows spaced 30 to 60cm (12-24in) apart, with an average of 12 to 15 plants per 30cm (12in) row.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds may also be broadcast over the bed surface, with the bed made as wide as can be readily worked. Keep the plants moist. Broccoli raab germinates easily and grows quickly. Plants should be thinned or transplanted to an interval of 15cm (6in). The seedlings resemble \"butts\" for lack of a better description! Round and fat with an indent on each outer side, then the \"true\" leaves appear.\u003cbr\u003eHarvest plants before buds open, at a height of 25 to 38 cm (10 to 15 in). Cut the plants at the ground level, or where the stem tissue ceases to be tough and becomes succulent. If you harvest carefully, leaving the lower two leaves intact, they will often resprout several times. A second and third cutting may be obtained if conditions are ideal. The small yellow flowers are also edible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you are growing your own plants, it is best to harvest right before your meal. To maintain crispness, refrigerate, unwashed, loosely wrapped in a plastic bag or wrap for three to five days. 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Italian Vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall plants grow to 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval 8 inch fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin-skinned fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in hot weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80-90 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e±5,600 seeds\/oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but it thrives in very hot climates.Stunning magenta-striped Italian eggplant for a beautiful display. Very productive plants produce abundant tender, delicious fruits with unusually thin skin. Egg-shaped petite fruits fit in the palm of your hand and are great for smaller portions. Holds its color even at large sizes. Gourmet appeal • 3-5” fruit. (Solanum melongena)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays to maturity: 85 days\u003c\/p\u003e\nVegetable Description: \u003cbr\u003eEggplant appears to be a very ancient fruit; the earliest references to it can be found in Chinese and Indian records. Though usually considered a vegetable, botanists classify eggplant as a berry. Early varieties of eggplant were named for their resemblance to large white eggs; in Europe, eggplant is usually referred to as aubergine. In medieval times eggplant were called mad apples, because they were thought to induce insanity. Experimental horticulturist Thomas Jefferson included varieties of eggplant in his gardens; at the time, growers used eggplant mostly for decorative purposes. Regions of southern and eastern Asia especially appreciate the eggplant, naming it \"king of vegetables\" and making it a staple of their cuisine. In addition to the traditional purple pear-shape of Black Beauty, eggplant comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Black Beauty is one of the earliest and best known American varieties of eggplant, dating from the early 1900s.\u003cbr\u003eWhen to sow outside:\u003cbr\u003e 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost and when soil temperatures are warm and when outside nighttime temperatures are at least \u003cbr\u003e55°F.\u003cbr\u003eWhen to start inside: \u003cbr\u003eRECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before average last frost. Transplant seedlings outside 1 to 2 weeks after last frost.\u003cbr\u003eHarvesting: All eggplant varieties should be harvested when fruit is shiny and before skin turns dull. Continual harvest will encourage more production. Harvest at about 6\" long. Cut woody stem with pruners. 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Picked young, it tastes just like a cucumber. Left to mature, the fruits turn slightly yellow and develop a melon-like fragrance and flavor. It is renowned for early, prolific production of fruits that grow very quickly. Does well on trellis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormerly called Cucumber Carosello Barese. Limited quantity. Light green, oval cucumber-melon from Bari. Picked small, they taste like a cucumber. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow them to ripen more and they turn yellow and get sweeter. White flesh, 4 inches long. Mild tasting and very productive. Grow on a trellis. 70 days. Typical 'downy' skin of this type, which rubs off easily. Pick young. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wonderful ‘cucumber’ Will Be one of the delights of your garden this summer. A smallish plump light green fruit with a furry or ‘downy’ skin and sweetish crisp flesh. The natural habit of the plants is to trail but it can be tied to grow over a climbing frame. Quick to crop, in around 60 days, they are also prolific and it seems the more they are picked the more cucumbers the plants produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucamelons are easy to plant and care for. While seeds can be sown directly after the danger of frost, start the seeds indoors in April or May to lengthen the plant’s fruit production period. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost. Provide a trellis or wire for your vines. Keep the plant watered, and prepare for a bountiful crop from July until the first frost. Harvest the fruit when it feels firm. 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