Grow Gailan Seeds (Chinese Broccoli), a popular Asian brassica prized for its thick stems, tender leaves, and mild, earthy flavor. Known for its crisp texture and culinary versatility, Gailan is ideal for steaming, stir-frying, sautéing, and fresh cooking. This vegetable grows quickly, producing flavorful stems topped with edible flower buds similar to broccoli but more tender and sweet.
These Non-GMO Gailan Seeds thrive in cool temperatures and are suitable for garden rows, patio containers, and raised beds. With fast growth and excellent cold tolerance, Gailan provides repeated harvests and performs well in early spring and fall gardens. Perfect for home growers seeking an easy, high-quality leafy brassica.
Features
- Thick, tender stems with sweet, mild flavor.
- Popular Asian leafy brassica variety.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed type.
- Grows rapidly in cool weather.
- Perfect for containers, raised beds, and garden rows.
- Suitable for stir-frying, steaming, and sautéing.
- Repeated harvests possible with proper cutting.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Gailan (Chinese Broccoli)
- Plant Type: Cool-season brassica vegetable
- Growth Habit: Upright leafy stems with edible buds
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–10
- Growing Season: Early spring and fall
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 40–70 days (can harvest baby stems earlier)
- Germination Temperature: 50°F–75°F (10°C–24°C)
- Plant Height: 12–24 inches
- Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Even moisture for tender stems
- Support Needed: None
- Growth Advantage: Produces multiple harvests from cut-and-grow method
Planting Guide
- Direct sow or start indoors and transplant during cool weather.
- Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep in moist, loose soil.
- Space plants 6–12 inches apart for strong stem growth.
- Provide full sun to partial sun for best yield.
- Water consistently to keep stems tender.
- Harvest when stems are thick and buds are visible but unopened.
- Cut above the base to allow new side shoots to grow.
- Plant in early spring or fall for best flavor.
- Avoid midsummer heat to prevent early flowering.
