Friarielli Broccoli aka Spigariello

[Hector]

Have any of you folks grown this? Apparently delicious but no plant spacing given on packet ( Seeds of Italy Eden Project)

I was wanting to plant this weekend.

Described as a leaf form

[Hector]

[ancellsfarmer]

See :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapini
I recall last year there were posts regarding the rapini broccoli, I think it was the concensus that you treat it as if spinach, Plant direct, thin lightly and crop early. The flowering heads are similar to spinach , ie plants will be 250mm high, and the "sprouts" are produced in 8-12 weeks from sowing. Expect to harvest twice and then replace.
Most advise scalding the harvested shoots prior to steaming, to reduce the "broccoli bitterness", and retain best nutrients. Now that its "permitted"(!), a little salted butter on serving is my preference.

[Hector]

Thank you :)


I eventually found this....looking forward to trying this
http://www.reimerseeds.com/spigariello-broccoli-raab.aspx

[ancellsfarmer]

Yes, but remember the advice they give relates to their area.
See :
http://www.plantmaps.com/20685
for the climate of that area.Please report your progress

[BarriedaleNick]

Of course now I am on the seeds of Italy site and have half a dozen packets in my basket!  I thought I had finished buying for the year..

[Hector]

Barriedale Nick, I take no responsibility ......Oooops ;)

I cant seem to upload photos on here but will do a report. Really like the sound of this varity as apparently not bitter and tastes very broccolyish versus turnipy.

[Hector]

Thanks to the member for the helpful message....just tried to respond and your inbox is full :)

[Hector]

If anyone else wants to grow this, Seeds of Italy have suggested individual plants spaced 8-10 inches along row.....with 18 inches between rows.

All minimum spacing