Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Any sunny site with good drainage.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Tatsoi can tolerate light frost, but exposure to cold temperatures in spring can trigger early bolting. In fall, exposure to light frost can improve tatsoi's flavor.
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Feeding
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting.
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Companions
Also grown with other greens found in mesclun mixtures. In fall, tatsoi looks beautiful with pansies and parsley.
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Spacing
Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 7" (20cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow tatsoi in spring and again in late summer for harvest in fall. Sow in double rows, with rows spaced 10 inches (25 cm) apart. Plant seeds 2 inches (5 cm) apart and barely cover them with soil. Gradually thin to 8 inches (20 cm) apart.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
This beautiful little mustard cousin often grows better in fall than in spring.
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Harvesting
Gather individual leaves, or pull whole plants for use in the kitchen.
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Troubleshooting
Flea beetles often chew small holes in tatsoi leaves in spring, but are less of a problem in the fall.
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