Seed no. 1343A
Chinese Kale 'Kailaan'
£1.95
In stock · approx. 375 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Germination
Sow directly. Sow thinly into deep humus-rich soil which is moist but well-drained. Thin seedlings to 30cm spacing. Keep well watered. Harvest in around 10 weeks. Can be started earlier under glass in spring.
Growing
Prefers a deep humus-rich soil which remains moist but is well-drained.
Cultivation
Harvest by cutting shoots just before the flowers open. Harvest when the plant is young and tender. Can be grown as a short-lived perennial, cut down to a stump in autumn and it will re-grow in spring.
| Genus | Chinese Vegetables |
|---|---|
| Species | Chinese Kale 'Kailaan' |
| Family | Vegetable/Herb |
| Seed number | 1343A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1m |
| Sow | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 375 |
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