Overview

Discover the joy of growing your own authentic Asian vegetables with our premium gai lan seeds. This popular variety, also known as Chinese broccoli or Chinese kale seeds, is a staple in many culinary traditions, offering a unique flavor and crisp texture. Our heirloom vegetable seeds ensure you’re planting a non-GMO, open-pollinated variety that has been cherished for generations. Known botanically as Brassica oleracea var alboglabra, Gai Lan is a cool-season annual that produces tender stalks and leaves, ideal for stir-frying, steaming, and adding to soups. With approximately 9,000 seeds per ounce, you’ll have an abundant supply to cultivate a thriving garden. Experience the satisfaction of harvesting fresh, flavorful Chinese broccoli right from your backyard, bringing healthy and exotic ingredients to your table.

These versatile seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to expand their culinary horizons and cultivate nutrient-rich greens. The deep green color and good flavor make Gai Lan a prized addition to any vegetable patch. Whether you call it cai ro, chair lan, gailaan, gailon, gelancai, guy lon, jie lan, kailaan, kai lan, kai lan tsoi, kairan, or phakkhana, the result is the same: a delicious and nutritious vegetable that’s easy to grow. Start your journey into Asian gardening with these reliable and high-yielding Chinese broccoli seeds.

Key Benefits

Our gai lan seeds offer numerous advantages for the home gardener and culinary enthusiast, making them a worthwhile addition to your garden:

• Authentic Flavor: Grow your own Chinese broccoli with a rich, distinctive flavor that enhances any Asian-inspired dish. The open-pollinated nature of these heirloom vegetable seeds preserves their true taste.
• Nutrient-Rich Harvest: Gai Lan is packed with vitamins and minerals, offering a healthy addition to your diet. Enjoy fresh, homegrown produce that is both delicious and good for you.
• Extended Harvest: Once the main stalk is harvested, the plant branches freely, providing an extended yield of smaller, tender stems and leaves for continuous enjoyment. This makes our Chinese kale seeds an efficient choice for your garden.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for stir-fries, steaming, boiling, and adding to soups or sukiyaki. The tender stalks, leaves, and buds can be blanched and stir-fried with garlic and rice wine or dressed with oyster sauce.
• Easy to Grow: These cool-season annuals are relatively easy to cultivate, making them suitable for both experienced gardeners and beginners looking to try growing Brassica oleracea var alboglabra.
• Non-GMO and Heirloom: Plant with confidence knowing you are growing non-GMO, heirloom seeds, preserving genetic diversity and ensuring a pure, natural crop.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Cultivating vibrant Gai Lan from your gai lan seeds is a rewarding experience with proper care. Begin by preparing fertile, well-drained soil, as good drainage is crucial for healthy growth. Sow seeds in spring after the last frost to early summer, or in late summer to early fall for a second harvest. In cooler regions, planting can extend from late spring to fall. For subtropical areas, these versatile Chinese broccoli seeds can be planted year-round. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist, especially during germination and early growth stages. Adequate moisture helps the seeds sprout successfully and the plants establish strong roots.

Gai Lan thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flavor development. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer every 2-4 weeks to support vigorous leaf and stalk production. Monitor for common pests like aphids and cabbage worms, treating with organic pest control methods if necessary. Harvesting is key to maximizing your yield: snip the main stalk when it reaches about 8-10 inches tall and when 2-3 flowers are just about to open. This encourages the plant to branch out, providing an ongoing supply of smaller, tender stems and leaves. Regular harvesting also helps maintain the plant’s vitality and prolongs the growing season for your Chinese kale seeds. Remember that these are cool-season annuals, so they perform best in moderate temperatures and may bolt (go to seed) in extreme heat.

Size & Details

These gai lan seeds provide approximately 9,000 seeds per ounce, offering ample opportunity for a successful and bountiful harvest. The Brassica oleracea var alboglabra plants typically mature in 60-70 days from sowing, making them a relatively quick-growing vegetable for your garden. When ready for harvest, the main stalks will generally reach a height of 8-10 inches before flowering. After the initial cut, the plants will branch freely, producing smaller stems and leaves for an extended harvest period. These open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom vegetable seeds are ideal for home gardeners. The seeds are typically shipped in a protective packet to ensure viability upon arrival, ready for immediate planting. The compact growth habit of Gai Lan makes it suitable for various garden sizes, including raised beds and containers, allowing even urban gardeners to enjoy fresh Chinese broccoli seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The main stalk of Gai Lan typically grows to about 8-10 inches tall before it’s ready for its first harvest. After the initial cut, the plant will branch out, producing smaller stems and leaves.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Gai Lan is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in garden beds. However, in subtropical areas, it can be grown year-round, and with adequate light, it can be cultivated in large containers indoors or on patios.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Gai Lan requires at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth, but it can also tolerate partial shade, especially in warmer climates to prevent bolting.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, these gai lan seeds are relatively easy to grow, making them suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. Consistent moisture and fertile soil are the main requirements for a successful crop.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Chinese broccoli seeds will arrive in a sealed packet, ensuring their freshness and viability for planting.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Gai Lan is typically harvested for its stalks and leaves before it fully blooms, usually within 60-70 days. You should harvest when 2-3 flowers are just about to open on the main stalk.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these heirloom vegetable seeds? A: Sow seeds in spring after the last frost to early summer, or in late summer to early fall. In subtropical regions, planting can occur year-round.
• Q: Can I use Brassica oleracea var alboglabra in cooking? A: Absolutely! Gai Lan is a popular Chinese green vegetable. Its stalks, leaves, and buds are excellent stir-fried, steamed, boiled, or used in soups, sukiyaki, and tempura.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature these Chinese kale seeds can withstand? A: As a cool-season annual, Gai Lan prefers moderate temperatures and can tolerate light frost, but prolonged freezing temperatures will damage the plants. It thrives best when temperatures are between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
• Q: How many seeds are in one ounce? A: There are approximately 9,000 seeds per ounce, providing a generous quantity for multiple plantings or a large garden.