Tatsoi
Brassica rapa ssp. narinosa
Also known as
Chinese Flat Cabbage, Rosette Pakchoi, Broadbeaked Mustard, Spoon Mustard, Spinach Mustard, Tat Choy, Chinese Savoy
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
20cm | Max | 20cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
4 months to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Tatsoi Overview
This Asian variety of brassica has dark green spoon shaped leaves that form a thick rosette. It's leaves have a subtle flavour but a soft creamy texture. Hardy to -10C they are a useful crop for autumn sowing and can be harvested from under the snow.
Common problems with Tatsoi
Brassicas can also be susceptible to viruses and grazing by mammals, like deer and rabbits.
How to harvest Tatsoi
They can be harvested in 45 to 50 days. Either take single leaves or pull whole plants.
How to propagate Tatsoi
Seed
Special features of Tatsoi
Crop rotation
Other uses of Tatsoi
Cullinary
With high levels of Vitamin C, calcium, potassium & folic acid they are a useful addition to salads.
Edible to Sow Under Cover in May
Successional sow small batches on a sunny windowsill or in a heated propagator, ready to plant out later in the month.
