Broccoli Rabe, Cima d Rapa Novantina

Broccoli Rabe, Cima d Rapa Novantina   Mid-Early.   Cima di rapa, also called rapini and broccholi rabe is a delicious green winter vegetable that tastes slightly peppery, cooks quickly and is best braised boiled or steamed until al dente in a little olive oil flavoured with chilli and/or garlic to be served as a side dish or as a sauce with pasta. Novantina is slower growing than quarantina has a larger head of buds.Upright, rustic plant producing numerous tender sprouting large (14-18 inches)  sized broccoli florets.  Do well in spring, summer & fall.