planting chinese broccoli seeds Chinese Broccoli Seeds – Tender Kailaan for Stir-Fries – Jerra's Garden

planting chinese broccoli seeds Chinese Broccoli Seeds – Tender Kailaan for Stir-Fries – Jerra's GardenChinese Broccoli aka Kailaan Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds Brassica oleracea var alboglabra Listing is for 1 packet of approximately 100 seeds Chinese Broccoli, also known as Kailaan or Gai Lan, is a delicious and versatile Asian green thats perfect for adding flavor and nutrients to your garden and kitchen. Known for its tender, thick stalks and dark green, slightly bitter leaves, this variety produces small, delicate flower buds similar to

Chinese Broccoli aka Kailaan Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds
Brassica oleracea var alboglabra
Listing is for 1 packet of approximately 100 seeds

Chinese Broccoli, also known as Kailaan or Gai Lan, is a delicious and versatile Asian green that’s perfect for adding flavor and nutrients to your garden and kitchen. Known for its tender, thick stalks and dark green, slightly bitter leaves, this variety produces small, delicate flower buds similar to broccoli but with a distinct, milder flavor. Kailaan is a favorite in stir-fries, soups, Chinese hot pot, and steamed dishes. It’s much easier to grow than heading types of broccoli and thrives in cooler weather, making it ideal for spring and fall planting. Harvest when stalks are 8-10 inches tall for the best flavor and texture. 

Chinese broccoli goes by many other names such as: cai ro, chair lan, Chinese kale, gailaan, gai lan, gailon, gelancai, guy lon, jie lan, kailaan, kai lan, kai lan tsoi, kairan, and phakkhana.

I have not experienced much pest issues if grown during the correct time of year which is fall thru spring. The only issue I have had was aphids start attacking them late in spring. I have found if I plant kale all over my garden, the aphids will feast on them instead and leave my Asian greens alone. So I use kale as a trap crop. 

Follow me on social media because I post a lot of information on how to grow the very same seeds available in my shop. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: jerrasgarden. 

PLANTING

Germination: 7-14 days

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deep, barely press the seeds into the surface of the soil

Sowing: It is best to direct sow the seeds after your last spring frost date. Or if your located in a hot climate, like South USA garden zones 8 and up, direct sow seeds in October. If you live in colder climates you can grow during the summer as well.   

Days to maturity: 60-70 days