Tatsoi
Brassica rapa subsp. rosularis
Family: Brassicaceae · Genus: Brassica
Tatsoi is a compact Asian green that forms a flat rosette of glossy, spoon-shaped dark green leaves with thick pale stalks. Mild mustard flavour and extremely cold hardy. Also known as spoon mustard or rosette bok choy, it is a close relative of mizuna with similar growing requirements.
Soil Temperature
10°C – 30°C
Spacing
15 – 20 cm
Harvest
5–7 weeks
Sowing
Easy to grow. Sow in garden.
Growing Schedule Zone 8b
Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Transplant Harvest
Jan Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors
Feb Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Transplant + Harvest
Mar Transplant + Harvest
Apr Harvest
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Companions
Growing Notes
Mizuna and Mibuna are both grown for their leaves. Fast growing plants which have a mild mustardy flavour when young. Tolerates light shade. Tends to bolt in hotter weather. Grows well in pots and containers - keep mulched and well-watered.
Culinary Hints
Leaves used raw, stir-fried, in soups. Young flowering stems can be cooked like broccoli.