Brassica, Chinese Broccoli 'Kailaan' Heirloom
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
Chinese broccoli is also known as Chinese kale or kailaan. It is a leaf vegetable featuring thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves with thick stems and a small number of tiny flower heads similar to those of broccoli. Eat both stalk and leaves.
Sow in rich, moist soil four to six weeks before last spring frost. Time your plantings to mature while weather is cool, usually late spring or early fall. Start indoors six weeks before last spring frost date. Transplant outdoors two weeks before last frost. Sow in midsummer for a fall crop, or late fall in mild climates. Harvest main stalk when it reaches 8-10″ tall and no more than a few flowers are open. Kailaan is more heat tolerant than broccoli.
Brassica oleracea
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Broccoli |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Spring, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Spacing Between Rows | 24" |
| Spacing in Row | 8" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2" |
| Days to Germination | 5-10 |
| Days to Maturity | 65 |
| Manufacturer Number | 4080 |