Brassica Alboglabra Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Brassica alboglabra, commonly known as Chinese Broccoli or Gai Lan, is a cool-season leafy vegetable prized for its thick, tender stems, broad blue-green leaves, and edible flower buds. It is well suited to home gardens, raised beds, containers, and vegetable plots. The plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, producing abundant harvests throughout the growing season. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor and vigorous growth make it a favorite for home gardeners.

Features

• Cool-season leafy vegetable
• Produces tender edible stems, leaves, and flower buds
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Fast-growing and highly productive
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Excellent for successive harvests
• Ideal for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra (also marketed as Brassica alboglabra)
• Common Name (US): Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan)
• Seed Type / Variety: Premium Leafy Vegetable Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright annual vegetable
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April and August–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 60–75°F (16–24°C) in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate to regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 18–24 inches tall, 12–18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 10–12 inches apart