Minara Yu-Tsai (Chinese Flowering Cabbage) Seeds No. 1105

Grow Your Own Yu-Tsai — Tender, Fresh & Fast to Harvest

A beloved leafy green across Thai, Chinese, and Southeast Asian kitchens, Minara Yu-Tsai Seeds (No. 1105) produce vibrant, fresh greens with plump, tender stems and lush leaves — mild, slightly sweet, and absolutely delicious stir-fried or blanched. Also known as Chinese flowering cabbage (gai lan / kwang tung), yu-tsai is one of the fastest and most rewarding greens to grow at home.

Why You'll Love Growing These

• ⚡ Fast-growing — ready to harvest in as little as 30–45 days from sowing
• 🌿 Tender stems & lush leaves — plump, juicy stems with a mild, slightly sweet flavour
• 🌱 Cut-and-come-again — harvest regularly to encourage continuous new growth throughout the season
• ✅ Easy to grow — great for beginners, pots, balconies, and garden beds
• 🇹🇭 Authentic Asian variety — the kwang tung (ผักกวางตุ้ง) used across Thai, Chinese & Vietnamese cooking

How to Grow

Sow seeds directly into well-drained, fertile soil or seed-raising mix. Plant 0.5–1cm deep, spacing 15–20cm apart. Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist. Yu-tsai grows best in cooler conditions — ideal for Australian autumn, winter, and spring gardens (March–October). In tropical regions, grow during the cooler dry season. Harvest stems when 20–30cm tall, cutting just above the lowest leaves to encourage regrowth. Harvest before flowering for the best flavour.

In the Kitchen

Yu-tsai is a Thai and Chinese kitchen staple — stir-fry with garlic and oyster sauce for a classic, simple side dish that pairs with everything. Blanch and serve with oyster sauce and sesame oil for a clean, healthy accompaniment. Add to noodle soups, fried rice, or congee for extra greens and nutrition. Use in Thai stir-fries (pad pak) with chilli and fish sauce for an authentic Isan-style vegetable dish.

About Minara

Minara is a trusted Thai seed brand known for quality vegetable seeds that deliver reliable germination and high-yield crops for home gardeners and small-scale growers.

Available at Chang Market — your trusted source for Thai and Asian groceries and garden supplies in Australia.