CHINESE KALE Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
- Also known as Chinese kale and kailaan.
- This variety features thick, tender stems and large, dark green leaves.
- Offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor, making it versatile for various culinary applications.
- Ideal for stir-fries, salads, and soups, adding nutrition and texture to dishes.
- Grows well in cooler weather and can tolerate light frost, making it suitable for spring and autumn planting.
- Harvest both the leaves and the tender flower shoots for a continuous supply.
- Easy to grow in containers or garden beds, thriving in well-drained, fertile soil.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – June, August – October
- Subtropical: March – September
- Tropical: Year-round
- Cool: August – October
- Arid: March – May, August – October
- Germination: 7 – 14 days @ 10-29°C
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
- Spacing: 30 – 45 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
- Harvest young leaves and flower shoots for the best flavor and tenderness.
Harvest:
50 – 70 days after sowing
