300 Seeds Wan Shen Kailan Chinese Kale Vegetable Seeds
Wan Shen Kailan is a Chinese kale variety valued for its tender stems and broad, smooth leaves. It grows steadily and reliably, making it a dependable choice for gardeners who enjoy Asian greens and want a productive cool-season crop.
Use the young leaves and stems fresh in stir-fries, soups, and steamed dishes, or harvest at full size for a mild, sweet brassica flavor. Plants form upright stalks with good leaf cover and perform well in beds, raised planters, and containers. Succession sow every few weeks for a steady supply through the cooler months.
Species: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
Type: Annual vegetable
Plant Habit: Upright, leafy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive
Days to Harvest: 55 to 70
Zones: 2 to 11
Germination: 7 to 14 days at 65 to 75F
Sowing: Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost
Spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart
Notes: Cool-season crop; harvest outer leaves or whole stalks