Description
Believed to be of very ancient origin, the spoon-shaped, dark green, evenly spaced leaves make tatsoi a plant worthy to be grown for its decorative value alone! More nutritious (high calcium and vitamin content) and more flavorful (slightly mustard-like) than traditional bok choy; many consider it a superior flavor, and it is prized for its smooth texture. Very cold tolerant; withstands temperatures down to 15°F. Tatsoi can be harvested even when there is snow on the ground!
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 45 days
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native: Eurasia
- Hardiness: Frost Tolerant
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Short (Under 12")
- Variety Info: Very attractive, spoon-shaped, dark green, thick leaves arranged in a rosette form. Soft texture.
- Attributes: Good for Containers
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 60°F; ideally, 65°–75° F. Sow again in late summer and fall. In mild climates, sow in the fall or winter for cool-season harvest.
- When to Start Inside: Not recommended due to quick maturity.
- Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
- Seed Depth: ¼"
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
- Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: Harvest in the morning, if possible. Harvest individual, outer leaves as the plant grows and/or cut the entire plant at the base when it is full size. Dunk the harvest in cold water and drain before storing.
Description
Believed to be of very ancient origin, the spoon-shaped, dark green, evenly spaced leaves make tatsoi a plant worthy to be grown for its decorative value alone! More nutritious (high calcium and vitamin content) and more flavorful (slightly mustard-like) than traditional bok choy; many consider it a superior flavor, and it is prized for its smooth texture. Very cold tolerant; withstands temperatures down to 15°F. Tatsoi can be harvested even when there is snow on the ground!
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 45 days
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native: Eurasia
- Hardiness: Frost Tolerant
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Short (Under 12")
- Variety Info: Very attractive, spoon-shaped, dark green, thick leaves arranged in a rosette form. Soft texture.
- Attributes: Good for Containers
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 60°F; ideally, 65°–75° F. Sow again in late summer and fall. In mild climates, sow in the fall or winter for cool-season harvest.
- When to Start Inside: Not recommended due to quick maturity.
- Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
- Seed Depth: ¼"
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
- Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: Harvest in the morning, if possible. Harvest individual, outer leaves as the plant grows and/or cut the entire plant at the base when it is full size. Dunk the harvest in cold water and drain before storing.