Daikon RadishCaribbeanGarden StoreKaillaan Chinese Broccoli: 45-65 days, Heirloom Open Pollinated Also known as Chinese Kale, Oriental Broccoli or Gai Lan.Other names for this Asian vegetable...China: gai lan, gailaan, kai lan tsoi, cai lan, jie lan, chair lan, gelancai, guy lon, kai lanJapan: kailaan, kairanLaos: phakkhanaMalaysia: kai lanPhilippines: gailonThailand: pak kana, phakkhanaVietnam: cai ro, phav kas nas, zaub nkauja fa, zaub pav kasnaChinese Broccoli is totally different than the Broccoli to which most Americans have become accustomed. Its fresh, baby leaves are wonderful in salads or, once pre-blanched, are a sweet, tasty and crunchy addition to Asian stir-fries with rice or pasta. You may also slice its stems for a bittersweet bite for soups and stews.Both a bit frost and heat-tolerant, fast-growing Kaillaan Chinese Broccoli is prized for its edible flowering stalk with pretty white blossoms. Preferring cooler temperatures, it may be grown for harvest in late summer and fall. It is best to pick it young, with thin, 6” to 8” stalks, before the white flower buds have opened. For the best flavor, cut it in the morning to reduce water stress. New side shoots will likely form. Its glossy, blue-green leaves may be refrigerated up to 10 days prior to use. To give a rich, peppery punch to stir-fries, try cooking it with a drizzle of sesame oil, a little minced garlic, a sprinkle of sugar and a splash of white rice wine. Suprisingly lovely. (OP.)Average seed life: 3 yearsPlanting Instructions for Kale SeedsHeirloom / Open Pollinated Kale is a short season brassica that performs best in cool weather and can tolerate frost when established. For spring planting of Kale, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after danger of hard frost. In warm climates you can plant Kale in late summer for fall harvest. In hot climates yExported By ExportYourStore
