Seeds - Leaf Broccoli (Spigariello / Friarielli)

A renowned Italian green with tender leaves, flowering shoots, and a deliciously sweet broccoli flavor! Spigariello, also known as Friarielli or Neapolitan Broccoletti, is a traditional vegetable closely associated with the cuisine of Naples.

Unlike Cima di Rapa, which is a flowering turnip green with a more pronounced bitter flavor, Spigariello is a broccoli-type brassica with a sweeter, milder broccoli taste. Both the tender greens and developing flower buds are harvested and enjoyed.

In Naples, Friarielli is traditionally sautéed and served as a side dish or used on pizza and in pasta dishes, often paired with olive oil, garlic, chili, or other simple ingredients that highlight its flavor.

Spigariello is a fast-growing, cool-season crop with a long sowing window. Direct sow sparingly in rich soil and thin plants to approximately 6 inches apart. Keep plants consistently watered for the best growth.

Harvest approximately 5 inches of the tender shoots, including both buds and greens. Plants can produce multiple harvests when cut regularly.

Type: Italian Leaf / Flowering Broccoli
Also Known As: Spigariello, Friarielli, Neapolitan Broccoletti
Growing Season: Cool season
Plant Spacing: Approximately 6 inches
Harvest: Cut approximately 5 inches of tender buds and greens
Harvest Style: Cut-and-come-again; multiple harvests possible
Packet Size: 4g
Best For: Sautéing, pizza, pasta, side dishes, and traditional Neapolitan cooking

Authentic Italian seed from Seeds From Italy / Franchi Sementi.

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