Description

Chinese Kale (Large Leaf) – seeds

 

Price: 250 Taka per packet

Quantity: approx. 2260 seeds

Brand: Chia Tai

Origin: Thailand

 

Germination Rate (approx.): 80%

Physical Purity (Min): 98%

Genetic Purity (Min): 98%

 

Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra

Family: Brassicaceae (Cabbage family)

Germination Temperature

• Optimal: 18–28°C

• Minimum: 10–12°C

• Maximum: 32°C (germination reduces above 30°C)
  👉 In Bangladesh, best natural germination: October–February

Germination Time

• 3–7 days (ideal temp)

• Up to 10 days in cooler soil

Plant Height, Span & Seed Depth

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 inches)

• Spread: 25–40 cm (10–16 inches)

• Seed depth: 0.5–1 cm (¼–½ inch)

Spacing

• Plant spacing: 8–12 inches

• Row spacing: 12–18 inches

Support Requirement

❌ No trellis required (strong upright stem)

Seed to Harvest

• 35–55 days (leaf harvest stage)

• Baby leaf: 25–30 days

Seed to Bloom

• 60–80 days

Pot / Container Size

• Minimum: 8–10 inch depth

• Ideal: 12-inch pot (12×12 inches) per plant

• Bed depth: 8–10 inches

Soil Type & pH

• Well-drained loamy soil

• High organic matter

• Good aeration

• Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5

Sunlight

• Full sun: 5–6 hrs minimum

• Germination: No light needed (dark soil covering)

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Water Requirement (Rooftop Bangladesh)

Avoid waterlogging.

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Essential Nutrients

• Nitrogen (N): 4–5% need (leaf crop)

• Phosphorus (P): 2–3%

• Potassium (K): 3–4%

• Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur

Organic Sources:

• Vermicompost (1.5–2% N)

• Cow dung (1% N)

• Mustard cake (~4% N)

• Neem cake (4–5% N)

• Bone meal (15% P)

• Horn meal (12–14% N slow release)

• Oyster shell (Calcium 35–40%)

• Epsom salt (MgSO₄ – 9% Mg)

Organic Fertilizer Plan (Per 12-inch Pot)

Base Mix (at planting)

• Vermicompost – 200 g

• Cow dung compost – 300 g

• Neem cake – 50 g

• Bone meal – 40 g

• Mustard cake powder – 40 g

• Oyster shell powder – 20 g

Top Dressing

• 20 days after sowing: 100 g vermicompost

• 35 days: 50 g mustard cake

• Epsom salt: 5 g/L spray every 20 days

Chemical Fertilizer (If Used)

• NPK 20-20-20: 2–3 g per liter (15-day interval)

• Urea: 3 g per plant (split dose)

• MOP: 2 g per plant at 25 days

Rooftop Potting Mix (Bangladesh Climate)

Loamy Soil – 35%
Coconut Coir Dust – 20%
Vermicompost – 15%
Cow Dung Compost – 10%
Trichocompost – 5%
Brown River Sand – 5%
Wood Charcoal – 3%
Neem Cake – 3%
Bone Meal – 2%
Mustard Cake – 1%
Oyster Shell Powder – 1%

(Turmeric powder minimal pinch for antifungal)

Companion Plants

• Lettuce

• Spinach

• Onion

• Garlic

• Marigold

Taste Rating

• Fruit: ❌ Not consumed

• Leaf taste: 8/10 (mild mustard flavor, slightly sweet)

Common Pests

• Aphids

• Diamondback moth

• Cabbage worm

Chemical:

• Imidacloprid

• Spinosad

• Lambda-cyhalothrin

Organic:

• Neem oil 3–5 ml/L

• Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis)

• Soap spray

Diseases

• Downy mildew

• Black rot

• Clubroot

Chemical:

• Mancozeb

• Copper oxychloride

• Metalaxyl

Organic:

• Trichoderma

• Neem cake soil treatment

• Crop rotation

Harvest Indicator

• Thick stem

• Dark green glossy leaves

• Before yellow flower fully opens

Monthly Yield (Family of 4)

• Needs: ~6–8 kg/month

• 15–20 plants staggered planting

Yield per sq ft

• 0.6–1 kg per sq ft per cycle

Life Span

• 2–3 months (annual)

Nutritional Value (per 100g)

• Calories: 30–35 kcal

• Vitamin A – High

• Vitamin C – 50–70 mg

• Calcium – 100–150 mg

• Iron – 1–2 mg

Health Benefits

• Boosts immunity

• Improves bone health

• Supports heart health

• Good for digestion

• Anti-inflammatory

Popular Recipes

Bangladeshi

1. Chinese Kale Bhaji with garlic

2. Kale–Shrimp stir fry

🌏 Others

3. Cantonese Gai Lan Oyster Sauce

4. Thai stir-fried kale

Best Month for Bangladesh

October–January (Best germination window)

Seeds per Gram

• 250–350 seeds per gram

Propagation

• Direct seed sowing (best method)

Storage

• Refrigeration: 5–7 days

• Blanch & freeze: 6–8 months

Specialties

• Fast growing

• Heat tolerant compared to other kale

• High nutrient density

Quotes

🌿 “Chinese kale grows not just leaves, but health in every harvest.”
🌿 “In every glossy green leaf lies strength for the family.”

Unknown Facts

• Same species as cabbage & broccoli

• Popular in Cantonese cuisine

• More heat-tolerant than curly kale

References:

• University of Florida IFAS Extension

• Texas A&M Agrilife Extension

• FAO Brassica production guide

• RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)

• Seed company technical sheets (East-West Seed, Known-You Seed)

• Agricultural journals on Brassica oleracea cultivation

• Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) publication

Disclaimer: In accordance with the universal custom of seed trade we give no warranty expressed or implied as to description, quality, productivity or any other matter of any way for the crop results beyond the purchased price especially under unsuitable season, abnormal weather, unsuitable soil and other unexpected conditions.

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