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Italy's most celebrated bitter green — now ready to harvest from your tray in under two weeks.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Broccoli Raab microgreens (Rapini, Broccoletti, Cime di Rapa) |
| Botanical Name | Brassica rapa var. ruvo |
| Seed Type | Conventional, untreated, non-GMO |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Bright green stems; flat, vivid lime-green cotyledons |
| Flavor & Texture | Savory brassica with a pleasant, characteristic bitterness; tender and silky at cotyledon stage |
| Seed Count per 10g | ≈3,000–3,500 seeds (≈300–350 seeds/g) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Preferred Medium | Coco coir or soil; also performs well on hydroponic mats |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 12–15 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm); 13 g is the most widely cited single value |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | ≈1.0 g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | ≈150–250 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) |
| Soaking | No soaking required |
| Blackout Days | 2–3 days (weighted stack recommended) |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Bottom-water to maintain even moisture; pH 6.0–6.5; ambient temperature 18–22 °C |
| Sprouting Time | 2–3 days |
| Harvest Time | 7–12 days (cotyledon to first true leaf stage) |
Health & Nutrition
| Vitamins | Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate (B9) |
| Minerals | Calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium |
| Notable Compounds | Glucosinolates (including glucoraphanin → sulforaphane), lutein, chlorophyll |
| Health Benefits | Sulforaphane supports cellular antioxidant enzyme activity and normal Vitamin K contributes to normal bone health; Vitamin C and beta-carotene support immune defence; overall phytochemical profile consistent with other Brassicaceae microgreens shown to exceed mature counterparts in nutrient density |
ABOUT
Broccoli Raab microgreens bring the soul of Italian cime di rapa to your kitchen counter — a deeply savoury, slightly bitter green with a complex edge that sets it apart from milder brassica sprouts. At harvest, the vivid lime-green cotyledons are silky-tender with a clean snap, releasing a fresh, vegetal aroma that hints at their wild Mediterranean origins. Scatter them over warm orecchiette with chilli and ricotta, fold them into scrambled eggs, or pile them onto bruschetta with aged pecorino — they hold their character without wilting into the background. Spring is traditionally Raab season, so there has never been a better moment to grow your own batch at home.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
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