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Chinese Broccoli / Kailaan Seeds

Chinese Broccoli / Kailaan Seeds

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Chinese broccoli, also called Chinese kale or gai lan, is widely used in Asian cuisine. The florets can be substituted for regular broccoli in many recipes. The leaves and juicy stems have a more complex flavor, sweet yet slightly bitter. Chinese broccoli is easy to grow and will tolerate heat better than many broccoli and kale varieties, so the harvest period is longer; expect lots of side shoots after the first harvest. High in calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C. Very popular for stir-fry dishes; it can also be steamed or boiled. For a gourmet treat, lightly sauté the thinned seedlings!

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 60–70 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Probably East Asia

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall, 18" wide

Variety Info: Thick, wide, blue-green leaves on asparagus-like stalks, with small flowerheads of blue-green buds that look like small broccoli heads or side-shoots.

Attributes: Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Also, in late summer or winter for cool-season harvest. Mild Climates: Sow in fall or winter for a cool-season harvest. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60°–85°F.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended; transplants tend to bolt (prematurely flower).

Days to Emerge: 10–20 days

Seed Depth: ½"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"–10"

Row Spacing: 18"–24"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8" – 10"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest in early morning if possible. Pick the center bud stalks first; side branches will continue to produce more flower buds for additional harvesting, or leaves and stems may be harvested without florets. Whole plants can be harvested just before first flower buds open if desired.

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  • Amber H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/13/25
    5 Stars

    I started these seeds end of October in az inside in a cup of soil as we were still quite warm at this time I transplanted him shortly after germination when temps started to come down and this guy has thrived in some partial shade in a grow bag. Excited to harvest soon !

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  • Victoria F.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/6/24
    5 Stars

    Easy to germinate and grow! The leaves and stalks are wonderful in stir fry. I got a couple rounds off of these plants before they flowered. I had an aphid problem, so then I pulled them. They were relatively fast growing.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Brian V.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/1/24
    5 Stars

    I had forgotten I sowed seeds for this, then as it matured, I realized it wasn't standard broccoli. This produces nice tender stems and florets, & a lot of florets per plant. It's very nice to have this as an option along with standard Waltham broccoli, yu choy & broccoli raab.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Tran S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/28/24
    5 Stars

    Chinese Broccoli or Gai Lan as we call it growing is my favorite veggie. Tender and mild flavor is perfect for sauteeing in oil and your favorite sauce or spices. You harvest 6 -8 inches from the tops of the little broccoli-like sprouts once they form.

    I couldn't find seeds anywhere until BI so I bought several. I was delighted when they grew quickly and now we are ecstatic in having harvested already 8 times for meals and sharing even with family. Generous crop. Definitely getting more!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Perry S.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/18/23
    5 Stars

    Quick growing

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