{"product_id":"asian-gai-lan-green-pearl","title":"Asian | Gai Lan - Chinese Broccoli","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow crisp, succulent, and highly productive stalks of Green Pearl gai lan (Chinese broccoli) right in your home garden. This outstanding hybrid variety is prized across Asian cuisine for its thick, tender stems, rich emerald-green leaves, and compact flower buds that offer a delightfully sweet, mild brassica flavor with a satisfying crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred for superior uniform growth and heat tolerance, Green Pearl yields heavy harvests of premium-quality stems and shoots in just 45 to 55 days. Its neat, upright branching habit makes it an exceptional choice for dense garden rows, raised beds, and patio containers across Canadian growing zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Green Pearl Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performing hybrid Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, tender, and sweet emerald stems with tender dark green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved heat tolerance and bolt resistance for extended harvest windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious mild, sweet broccoli-kale flavor profile with no harsh bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-maturing cool-season crop—ready to harvest in just 45–55 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for raised beds, intensive garden plots, and container planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Green Pearl Gai Lan from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow gai lan seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before your last spring frost date. For an extended fall harvest, sow again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds approximately 6 mm (1\/4 inch) deep and 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in rows spaced 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart. Thin emerging seedlings to a final spacing of 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart to allow thick, fleshy stems to develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a location receiving full sun to partial shade with rich, moist, and well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Keep soil consistently moist to maintain fast, steady growth and prevent premature bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest main stalks when plants reach 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) tall, just as the central flower buds begin to form but before they open. Cut low on the stem to encourage secondary side shoots for continuous harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gai Lan in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Pearl gai lan is exceptionally well-suited to Canadian growing conditions, performing brilliantly during the crisp shoulder seasons of spring and late autumn across all growing zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccession planting every 2–3 weeks from early spring through midsummer ensures a steady, non-stop supply of tender homegrown Chinese broccoli straight through until freeze-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Gai_Lan_In_Canada_-_Complete_Guide.pdf?v=1794159678\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Grow Gai Lan in Canada | Complete Guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Gai Lan in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Pearl Gai Lan Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. alboglabra 'Green Pearl'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/gailan-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eGai Lan \/ Chinese Broccoli (Green Pearl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eAnnual cool-season brassica crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 45–55 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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With its rapid maturity, delicious tender stems, and heat resistance, Green Pearl gai lan is a deeply satisfying and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your seeds this season and enjoy a fast, gourmet harvest of fresh Asian greens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39319963205720,"sku":"","price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/products\/gailan1.jpg?v=1616964644","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/fr\/products\/asian-gai-lan-green-pearl","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}