Broccolini?

luigiwu · August 31, 2019

Jonsing for some broccolini and I hope its not too late for Zone-6?
Looking at the GrowItalian website, there are some Rapa or some Spigarello types? Does anyone have any comments/ experience/ suggestions with anything broccolini type related?
Thanks!

GoDawgs · August 31, 2019

This past spring I tried to find seed to grow some for a friend of mine and found that Broccolini is a registered trademark name for a cross between broccoli and a Chinese kale or Chinese broccoli, depending on whose story you read. Gai lan. Generic Broccolini goes as aspabroc. The name supposedly means the taste is described as a mix of asparagus and broccoli. I bought some seeds from Pinetree Seeds, grew 6 plants for my friend and 6 for me as I'd never messed with it before.

Here's my planting data in case that helps you decide if you have time to still do them:

Cell packs seeded Jan 11
Seeds up Jan 13
Transplanted to garden Feb 11
First cutting Mar 22

Since I have scratched that itch, the remaining seeds now live in the seed vault (freezer).

luigiwu · August 31, 2019

Thanks Dawg. Still producing or have they bolted?

GoDawgs · September 1, 2019

They are long gone, like in early May when it started getting hot.

Nematode · September 1, 2019

It is brassica and likes cool weather. A favorite vegetable. Sautee with garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper, little chicken broth, and finish with a small splash of vinegar to complement the bitterness.
Try it. If a late frost lear you are good.

August 31, 2019	#1
luigiwu Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ny Posts: 1,219	Broccolini? Jonsing for some broccolini and I hope its not too late for Zone-6? Looking at the GrowItalian website, there are some Rapa or some Spigarello types? Does anyone have any comments/ experience/ suggestions with anything broccolini type related? Thanks! __________________ Subirrigated Container gardening (RGGS) in NY, Zone 7!

August 31, 2019	#2
GoDawgs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Augusta area, Georgia, 8a/7b Posts: 1,685	This past spring I tried to find seed to grow some for a friend of mine and found that Broccolini is a registered trademark name for a cross between broccoli and a Chinese kale or Chinese broccoli, depending on whose story you read. Gai lan. Generic Broccolini goes as aspabroc. The name supposedly means the taste is described as a mix of asparagus and broccoli. I bought some seeds from Pinetree Seeds, grew 6 plants for my friend and 6 for me as I'd never messed with it before. Here's my planting data in case that helps you decide if you have time to still do them: Cell packs seeded Jan 11 Seeds up Jan 13 Transplanted to garden Feb 11 First cutting Mar 22 Since I have scratched that itch, the remaining seeds now live in the seed vault (freezer). Last edited by GoDawgs; August 31, 2019 at 03:31 PM.

August 31, 2019	#3
luigiwu Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ny Posts: 1,219	Thanks Dawg. Still producing or have they bolted? __________________ Subirrigated Container gardening (RGGS) in NY, Zone 7!

September 1, 2019	#4
GoDawgs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Augusta area, Georgia, 8a/7b Posts: 1,685	They are long gone, like in early May when it started getting hot.

September 1, 2019	#5
Nematode Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: massachusetts Posts: 1,710	It is brassica and likes cool weather. A favorite vegetable. Sautee with garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper, little chicken broth, and finish with a small splash of vinegar to complement the bitterness. Try it. If a late frost lear you are good.