Kai Lan Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Kai Lan, commonly known as Chinese Broccoli, is a cool-season leafy vegetable prized for its thick, tender stems, glossy blue-green leaves, and edible flower buds. It is ideal for 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 of nutritious stems and leaves throughout the growing season. Its vigorous growth and excellent flavor make it a favorite for home vegetable gardening.

Features

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

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
• Common Name (US): Chinese Broccoli (Kai Lan / 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