Broccoli Raab Brassica rapa (45-60 days) Rapini (also known as Broccoli Rabe or Raab) is a common vegetable in the cuisines of southern Italy, Spain, and China. Rapini has many spiked leaves that surround clusters of green buds that resemble small heads of broccoli. Small, edible yellow flowers may be blooming among the buds. The flavor of rapini has been described as nutty and pungent. Rapini is a source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. HEIRLOOM, SSF Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds) ...

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Cima di Rapa Sessatina (45-60 days)  Brassica rapa     Some believe that this Italian strain of Broccoli raab has superior flavor.  We aren’t going to play favorites but we sure do like to say the name of this heirloom strain!  SSF. Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Broccoli, NutriBud (60-100 days) Brassica oleracea This variety began its life as the popular commercial hybrid named “PacMan” that was grown out for years by seedsman, Dr. Alan Kapuler to become a stabilized open pollinating variety. It performs very well as a spring broccoli, producing a large central head that is 5-7” in diameter with a thick stalk and it continues to produce tender side shoots for a few weeks after the main head is cut. In nutrient density testing done at UC Davis this variety was high-test of all broccolis in the amino acid Glutamine, hence the name “Nutri-Bud”. SSF Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Broccoli, Purple Sprouting (220 days) Brassica oleracea  Purple Sprouting broccoli has become a bit of a sensation here at Pacific Northwest Farmers markets with a dedicated cult following. Why? You ask…primarily because it is a fall planted crop that produces a profusion of dense purple broccoli florets that are 2-4” in diameter in March and April when there is not much other fresh produce save for roots and greens. We seed it in later July in Oregon and transplant outside in mid-August.  Tall plants grow to 24-36”. Hardy to 10°F.  SSF Packet (1/2 g. ≈ 125 seeds) ...

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Broccoli, Steve's Select Tender Early Green,  Brassica oleracea (60-80 days) After several trials and years of hard selection, veteran seedsman, Steve Peters is releasing this improved old favorite. It has proved itself to be superior in an extremely wide range of environments, from the high desert of southern Arizona to the foggy coast of California. While the nicely domed central head is not as large as modern hybrids, it nonetheless offers multiple advantages. After cutting the central head, the plant continues to produce abundant tasty side shoots for several months. In addition, the stems are very tender, which increases the amount of edible, delicious broccoli that may be harvested from each plant. SRN Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds) 1/2 ounce - ( ≈ 4,000 seeds)  Ounce (≈ 8,000 seeds)   *Photo credit: Moria Peters  ...

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Broccoli, Waltham  Brassica oleracea var italica (60-90 days) ORGANIC Compact cold resilient broccoli variety with large 4-8 inch heads. Rich blue green in color with sturdy long stalks, one large main head with some off shoots.  Named for the city of Waltham, Massachusetts where it was developed at the University of Massachusetts in the 1950's. Hardy zones 3-10. Excellent for fall plantings. HEIRLOOM  Packet (1/2 g ≈ 500 seeds) ...

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