Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Kale, Gai-ln, Kailan 'Gai Lohn'

Brassica

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
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Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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Not Applicable
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Full Sun
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From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Water Requirements
Vegetables
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5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | neutral

55 days. Plant produces good yields of broccoli-like vegetable.

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Plumbago or Zebra Blue
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