Wan Shen Kailan Seeds – 300 Chinese Broccoli Seeds for Planting

Wan Shen Kailan is a popular Chinese broccoli variety prized for its tender, sweet stems, leaves, and small white flowers. Also known as gai lan or Chinese kale, this cool-season vegetable is a staple in Asian cuisine and a rewarding crop for home gardeners. Its mild, slightly bittersweet flavor works well in stir-fries, soups, and steamed dishes.

This variety produces upright plants with thick, crisp stems and broad, blue-green leaves. Wan Shen Kailan is known for its good uniformity and ability to produce a main head followed by side shoots, extending the harvest window. It grows quickly and can be harvested at various stages, from young leaves to full heads.

Plant Features

• Popular Chinese broccoli variety with tender stems and leaves
• Produces a main head plus multiple side shoots for extended harvest
• Cool-season crop that thrives in spring and fall gardens
• Mild, sweet flavor ideal for stir-fries and Asian dishes
• Easy to grow from seed in containers or garden beds

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-11 as an annual
• Bloom Season: Cool weather; harvest before flowers open
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 6-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Wan Shen Kailan seeds directly in the garden or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, spacing them 6-12 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart. For a continuous supply, sow successionally every 2-3 weeks during cool weather. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilize lightly when plants are young. Harvest the main head when buds are tight and before flowers open, cutting about 2-3 inches below the head. Side shoots will continue to develop for additional harvests. Watch for common pests like aphids and cabbage worms; use row covers if needed. With proper care, Wan Shen Kailan can be ready to harvest in 50-70 days from sowing.

What's Included

300 Wan Shen Kailan seeds (Chinese Broccoli) for planting.