Brassica oleracea alboglabra## HOW TO GROW CHINESE SPROUTING BROCCOLI Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and plant out 2 weeks before frost; or direct seed 2 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 8–12 weeks before first frost. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 later. We seed in March under cover, first of May in the open. We seed from July 1 to August 15 for fall harvest in zone 8-B. Broccoli grows best in the 60s˚F so plant for best temperatures in your area. Store at 32˚F. Soil pH 6.0-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚FDays to Germ. 3-10Plant Spacing 18-24”Row Spacing 24-36”Days To Maturity 60-70Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##Chinese sprouting broccoli with blue-green waxy leaves. Small compact erect flower heads, high quality, uniform The most vigorous variety in our range and slowest to mature. Excellent stem quality and good holding ability, allowing a larger harvest window. Popular in stir fries, steamed, a gourmet treat lightly sautéed thinnings. Chinese sprouting broccoli is easy to grow and tolerates heat better than many kale and broccoli varieties. High in calcium, iron, vitamins A and C. Some resistance to downy mildew. Also known as Kailaan, Gai laan, and Chinese kale. Tags: Color: Blue Green, Shape: Uniform, Specialty: Sprouting, Specialty: Heat Resistant, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Season: Spring Fall, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
