•The most popular and widely used leafy vegetables in Chinese and Asian cuisine!•Easy to grow!•Very forgiving and do well with minimal care! •Early maturing!•Harvest period is long!•Slow bolting!•Big and dark green leaves with thick stems. •Leaves and juicy stems have a more complex flavor, sweet yet slightly bitter.•High in calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C! •Suitable for growing at different times of the year!•Will tolerate heat better than many broccoli and kale varieties.•Similar to broccoli but can be harvested faster!