Grow Tatsoi from heirloom non-GMO seeds for tender dark green leaves and crisp stems. This Asian leafy green is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, containers, salads, stir-fries, soups, sautés, and fresh seasonal harvests.
Key Features
- Produces dark green, spoon-shaped leaves in a compact rosette.
- Heirloom, non-GMO seed choice for home vegetable gardens.
- Cool-season leafy green suited to spring and fall planting.
- Tender leaves and crisp stems are versatile in fresh and cooked dishes.
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, garden plots, and kitchen gardens.
- Compact growth makes it a practical choice for smaller growing spaces.
Growing Benefits
- Provides fresh leafy greens for home harvesting.
- Adds attractive dark green foliage to edible gardens.
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, and small-space gardening.
- Can be harvested as baby greens or mature leaves.
- A versatile Asian green for salads and cooked dishes.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Tatsoi
- Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa
- Plant Type: Cool-season annual
- Foliage: Spoon-shaped, tender green leaves
- Leaf Color: Dark green
- Growth Habit: Compact, low-growing rosette
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
- Water: Regular and consistent
- Germination Time: Approximately 4–10 days
- Sowing Depth: Approximately ¼ inch
- Spacing: Approximately 6–8 inches
- Growing Zones: Generally suited to USDA Zones 2–11 as a cool-season crop
- Maturity: Approximately 25–50 days, depending on harvest stage and growing conditions
- Uses: Salads, stir-fries, soups, sautés, steamed dishes, microgreens, containers, and raised beds
Growing Tips
- Sow seeds directly outdoors during cool weather.
- Prepare fertile, loose, well-drained soil before planting.
- Cover seeds lightly and keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
- Thin seedlings to allow enough room for compact rosette development.
- Make successive sowings every few weeks for repeated harvests.
- Provide afternoon shade during hot weather to help reduce heat stress and bolting.
Seed Storage
Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them sealed in their original packet or an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Unique Facts
- Tatsoi is a traditional Asian leafy green related to bok choy and other Brassica rapa vegetables.
- Its spoon-shaped leaves form a distinctive low, rounded rosette.
- Tatsoi can be enjoyed both raw and cooked.
- Cool temperatures generally encourage tender foliage and steady growth.