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🥕 Broccoli Rabe

Brassica rapa var. ruvo
vegetables Annual Brassicaceae
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Moderate
🗺️ Zones
3-9
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Rich, well-draining
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
8-12 in
📐 Height
18-30 in

🤝 Companions (2)

🤝 Chamomile
Chamomile improves brassica flavor
🤝 Onion
Alliums deter brassica pests

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ Strawberry
Strawberries compete aggressively

📝 Growing Notes

Italian staple with pleasantly bitter edge. Actually a turnip relative, not broccoli. Quick growing - 45 days. Essential for pasta dishes.

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