Whether you garden in the ground, in raised beds, on the windowsill, or anywhere else, tatsoi is a great addition or re-addition to your plant family. Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing tatsoi.
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What Family Does Tatsoi Belong To?
Tatsoi (Brassica rapa, subsp. narinosa) belongs to the Brassicaceae family, also known as the cabbage family.
Some of its relatives include kale, cauliflower, and stocks.
What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Tatsoi?
The minimum container depth recommended for tatsoi is 8 inches.
Learn more in our Choosing the Right Planter for Your Container Garden article here.
What Are Good Companion Plants for Tatsoi?
Some of tatsoi's best companions are as follows:
- Lettuce
- Endive
- Parsley
- Broccoli, mizuna, and other fellow Brassicas
- Spinach
- Nasturtium
- Carrot
- Peas
- Strawberry
- Marjoram
- Beet
- Orach
What Are Bad Companion Plants for Tatsoi?
Tatsoi is not compatible with every plant. Some things to avoid planting with tatsoi are as follows:
What Soil Conditions Does Tatsoi Need?
Tatsoi prefers moist but not waterlogged soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
How Long Does Tatsoi Take to Germinate?
Tatsoi takes 4-8 days to germinate at a temperature of 50-80°F.
How Much Sun Does Tatsoi Need?
Tatsoi grows best in part shade.
Sun recommendations can vary by region, and tatsoi grown in cold or constantly overcast conditions may need less shade.
How Much Water Does Tatsoi Need?
Tatsoi needs 1 inch of water per week.
What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Growing Tatsoi?
Tatsoi grows fastest in temperatures of 60-70°F.
This is its ideal temperature range. Although it will grow in temperatures both cooler and warmer than this range, the growth could be slower or even stunted.
Minimum and maximum temperatures will vary by variety. Some tatsoi varieties are bred for longer harvests and others for warmer climates.
How Tall Does Tatsoi Get?
The average height of tatsoi is 6-12 inches.
Is Tatsoi Annual, Biennial, or Perennial?
Tatsoi is an annual vegetable, meaning that it starts and ends its life in the same year.
How Does Tatsoi Reproduce?
Tatsoi reproduces by seed.
How Much Tatsoi is Produced Per Plant?
For tatsoi, how much is produced per plant (also called the yield) largely depends on the type and variety.
Most tatsoi plants produce 40-80 leaves per plant.
Tatsoi is a cut-and-come-again plant, meaning that new leaves will continue to be produced from the center of its rosette if the outer leaves are harvested regularly.
Can Tatsoi Be Ingested?
The entire tatsoi plant is edible, although the leaves are the most commonly eaten.
Tatsoi does not have any known uses in herbal preparations.
There are no known safety concerns associated with ingesting tatsoi.
Further Reading
This article is intended as a quick-reference guide for gardeners. Consult your seed packet or seed catalog for variety-specific information.
When you have a bumper crop of tatsoi rolling in, you may not have enough time for long, complicated recipes or many-step preservation procedures. Check out my article on quick, simple uses for tatsoi here!
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