{"product_id":"seed-broccoli-chinese-kailaan","title":"Botanical Interests Chinese Broccoli\/Kallaan Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese broccoli, also called Chinese kale or gai lan, is widely used in Asian cuisine. The florets can be substituted for regular broccoli in many recipes. The leaves and juicy stems have a more complex flavor, sweet yet slightly bitter. Chinese broccoli is easy to grow and will tolerate heat better than many broccoli and kale varieties, so the harvest period is longer; expect lots of side shoots after the first harvest. High in calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C. Very popular for stir-fry dishes; it can also be steamed or boiled. For a gourmet treat, lightly sauté the thinned seedlings!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Sow Outside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. Also, in late summer or winter for cool-season harvest.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMild Climates:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSow in fall or winter for a cool-season harvest. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60°–85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Start Inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot recommended; transplants tend to bolt (prematurely flower).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Emerge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10–20 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e½\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA group of 3 seeds every 8\"–10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18\"–24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen 2\" tall, thin to 1 every 8\" – 10\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests-Epic Gardening","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40297118498950,"sku":"BI-0124","price":2.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1811\/2867\/files\/chinese-broccoli-kallaan-seeds.jpg?v=1769550753","url":"https:\/\/chaletnursery.com\/products\/seed-broccoli-chinese-kailaan","provider":"Chalet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}