Kailaan Chinese Broccoli Seeds - 500mg Open Pollinated Heirloom

Kailaan, also known as Chinese broccoli or gai lan, is a popular Asian green prized for its thick stems, tender leaves, and small white flowers. This open-pollinated heirloom variety offers a mild, slightly bitter flavor and is a staple in stir-fries and steamed dishes. Easy to grow and quick to mature, Kailaan is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add diversity to their vegetable patch.

With its upright growth habit and attractive blue-green foliage, Kailaan is both productive and ornamental. Harvest the entire plant or individual leaves and stems for fresh use. This cool-season crop thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, providing a rewarding harvest in a short time.

Plant Features

• Open-pollinated heirloom variety
• Thick, tender stems with mild, sweet flavor
• Produces small white flowers that are edible
• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
• Excellent for stir-fries, steaming, and soups

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
• Days to Maturity: 50-70 days
• Spacing: 6-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Kailaan seeds directly in the garden or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow for healthy growth. Kailaan prefers cooler temperatures and can be planted in early spring or fall.

Provide consistent moisture and mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly if needed. Harvest stems when they are about 1 inch in diameter and before flowers fully open for the best flavor and texture. Regular harvesting encourages new growth.

What's Included

500mg of Kailaan Chinese Broccoli seeds (open-pollinated heirloom).