Brocolli rabe/rapini: has a newbie left it too late?

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CapeCodGardener Mid-Cape, MA(Zone 7a) Jun 12, 2010

My brocolli rapini plants are about 2.5 ft. tall and are full of yellow flowers. Have I in my innocence left them too long and is this "bolting"? Does this mean the stalks aren't edible, or can I cut off the flowers (or eat 'em?)
TIA

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bellieg Virginia Beach, VA Jun 12, 2010

Yes you can eat the flowers. If you check the ones in the stores most of them has
unopened flowers. How do you prepare yours? I like to just microwave them and then eat them with balsamic vinegar.

This is the recipe for the dip

Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
brown sugar
sesame oil or olive oil
mix well

You can add sweet onions when you serve it and pour the dip before serving.

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CapeCodGardener Mid-Cape, MA(Zone 7a) Jun 12, 2010

My, my, my, does THAT sound good! I'm going to go out and cut some now!
Thanks for the recipe, and prompt reply!

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bellieg Virginia Beach, VA Jun 12, 2010

let me know how you like it.

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