Q: What strengths does the F1 hybrid Chinese broccoli own?
A: It features sturdy seedlings, thick plump tender stalks, great disease resistance and orderly plant shape.
Q: Can I plant this vegetable inside balcony flower‑pots?
A: Chinese‑kale adapts perfectly to container‑based potted planting.
Q: Should seeds be soaked before sowing?
A: Direct sowing works well; short‑time soaking with room‑temperature‑water helps speed‑up germination.
Q: What causes hard woody broccoli stalks?
A: High‑temperature ageing, insufficient fertiliser and delayed harvesting will create coarse tough stems.
Q: Is repeated harvesting available?
A: Fresh tender side shoots will keep sprouting once you cut off the main edible stalk.
Q: How long are unused planting‑seeds viable?
A: Properly‑sealed seeds retain reliable germination performance for 2‑3 years in cool, dry and dark storage environments.
