Chinese Broccoli ‘Jade’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea Alboglabra Group
syn. Chinese Broccoli; Chinese kale; gai lum, gai lan (China); kol (Indonesia); kai lan (Malaysia); phak khana (Thai); cai ro (Vietnam)
A fast growing, hardy vegetable that can be planted close together, making it very productive for small spaces. It is harvested for its thick, succulent stems, leaves and flower buds, which are delicious cooked. Very nutritious, a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. It is heat and frost tolerant. Kailaan fills the gap waiting for the broccoli crop to start producing. It germinates best between 18 – 24°C soil temperature. In cool areas sow October – February; in temperate areas sow spring to autumn; in subtropical areas sow March – September; in tropical areas
- Similar flavour to broccoli. Use as a substitute.
- Grown for edible flower stalks and leaves.
Growing Instructions
Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable
Sow When:
- Cool: October – February
- Temperate: Spring to autumn
- Subtropical: March – September
- Tropical: Year-round
Germination: 6 – 14 days
Depth: 1.5 – 2.5 cm deep
Position: Full sun; sheltered from wind
Sow Where: Directly into garden bed
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 6 – 7; add lime if necessary several weeks before sowing; prepare soil with compost
Rows: 45 – 60 cm apart
Spacing: 7.5 cm between plants
Details:
- Lightly mulch seed rows to prevent crusting
- Water well once after sowing & then do not water again until seedlings appear
Harvest: 65 – 70 days
