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Spigarello broccoli are wavy edible greens with thin fibrous stems. At peak maturity the greens will produce edible flowers but never large floret heads like common broccoli. The flavor of Spigarello is mild, slightly grassy and sweet and void of the bitterness often associated with field greens. Its texture is tender, succulent and crunchy.
Spigarello broccoli has a peak season from mid winter into the spring months, however, it can be found sporadically throughout the year.
Spigarello broccoli is an heirloom variety considered to be the parent of broccoli rabe. The name Spigarello is actually a purposed American corruption of the plant's given name, Spigariello. Its real name is Cima di Rapa, which translates to "turnip top" but is also loosely translated to broccoli rabe. Names of plants vary depending on local usage, so it is not uncommon for Spigariello to also become known as Cima di Rapa or simply Spigarello. The American name Spigarello allowed the broccoli green variety's true origins to remain nearly undiscovered, a virtue that farmers enjoy, their seeds often untraceable, allowing for near growing exclusivity. There are dozens of Spigarello varieties, including Quarantina, Sessantina and Novantina. Some varieties are smooth-leaved, others curled.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Spigarello broccoli are wavy edible greens with thin fibrous stems. At peak maturity the greens will produce edible flowers but never large floret heads like common broccoli. The flavor of Spigarello is mild, slightly grassy and sweet and void of the bitterness often associated with field greens. Its texture is tender, succulent and crunchy.
Seasons/Availability
Spigarello broccoli has a peak season from mid winter into the spring months, however, it can be found sporadically throughout the year.
Current Facts
Spigarello broccoli is an heirloom variety considered to be the parent of broccoli rabe. The name Spigarello is actually a purposed American corruption of the plant's given name, Spigariello. Its real name is Cima di Rapa, which translates to "turnip top" but is also loosely translated to broccoli rabe. Names of plants vary depending on local usage, so it is not uncommon for Spigariello to also become known as Cima di Rapa or simply Spigarello. The American name Spigarello allowed the broccoli green variety's true origins to remain nearly undiscovered, a virtue that farmers enjoy, their seeds often untraceable, allowing for near growing exclusivity. There are dozens of Spigarello varieties, including Quarantina, Sessantina and Novantina. Some varieties are smooth-leaved, others curled.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
