Chinese Broccoli Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Chinese Broccoli is a cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its tender stems, broad glossy leaves, and edible flower buds. Commonly known as Gai Lan, 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 throughout the growing season. It produces nutritious harvests of flavorful stems and leaves, making it a popular choice for fresh home-grown vegetables.

Features

• Cool-season leafy vegetable
• Produces tender edible stems, leaves, and flower buds
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adapted to cool and mild climates
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Fast-growing with productive harvests
• Ideal for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
• Common Name (US): Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan)
• Seed Type / Variety: 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