FREE: Kailaan or Chinese Kale - WanShen Variety - Heirloom NonGMO

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Chinese kale is also known as kailaan or Chinese broccoli. It is a popular Chinese green vegetable and is grown for its stalks and leaves. This open pollinated variety has deep green color and good flavor.
• Maturity: Approx. 60-70 days
• Planting season: Late spring to fall
Chinese kale, also called Chinese broccoli, Kailaan, or Gai Lan can be substituted for regular broccoli in many recipes — its unique flavor will win you over! Chinese kale is easy to grow, and will tolerate heat better than many kale and broccoli varieties. High in calcium, iron, vitamins A and C. Very popular for stir-fry dishes — can also be steamed or boiled. For a gourmet treat, lightly sauté the thinned seedlings!


When to sow outside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as soil can be worked. Also sow in late summer for fall harvest. In mild winter climates, can be sown in late fall for winter, early spring harvest.
Harvesting: Pick the center bud stalks first; side branches will continue to produce flower buds for secondary harvesting. Whole plants should be harvested just before flower buds open when plant is 8" - 10" tall.
Auction is for approximately 50 seeds. Thanks for looking and good luck with your bi