Chinese Broccoli / Kailaan Botanical Interests Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
Days to Maturity: 60“70 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Probably East Asia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 24³“30³ tall, 18³ wide
Variety Information: 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
750 mg (~140 seeds)
Botanical Interests Chinese Broccoli / Kailaan Seeds
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!
750 mg (~140 seeds)
