1 Organic Tatsoi Plant in a 80mm biodegradable peat pot.
This plant is grown from Organic Tatsoi Seed, potted in Organic Mineralised Nutrient Rich (Blood bone and fish free (vg)) Soil, Fertilised with Compost (vg), Worm castings (poop) and Kelp Powder (read more about the soil).
The pot reduces plastic waste and transplant shock (I commit to zero waste where I can, everything is recycled or reused or upcycled). There is no transplanting required, plant directly into the soil in its pot.
Full sun, moist soil.
Tatsoi
Brassica rapa rosularis
Very popular Asian variety. Plants form low growing(10cm) rosettes of dark green glossy leaves with pale green/white stems. Leaves have a mild mustard flavour that is commonly used fresh as a salad green or cooked as a vegetable in stir fries and soups.
Is a very popular variety for baby leaf production and produces in around 21 days. Very cold tolerant. Also known as Rosette Pak Choi.
Protect from caterpillars and aphids. Can be harvested at any stage; pick leaves as required. Keep well watered. Plants tend to grow more upright in warm weather and flatter to the ground in cooler weather.
Tatsoi has dark green, spoon-shaped leaves that are tender with a mild mustard-like flavour similar to bok choy. Tatsoi leaves make a tasty addition raw in mixed salads or cooked briefly as a green vegetable in stir fries and hot pots.
Choose a growing site for Tatsoi that receives full sun or light shade.
Tatsoi grows quickly, with plants reaching a size big enough to harvest 7 to 9 weeks after sowing the seed. Alternatively you can extend the harvest period greatly by only picking a few leaves at a time as needed, leaving the rest of the plant intact. Harvest the outer leaves first to avoid damage to the central growing point and cut as close to the base of the leaf stalk as possible.