Rosette-shaped and ready to impress, let’s grow something beautiful!
Tatsoi is a stunning Asian green with spoon-shaped leaves that form a tidy, low-growing rosette. Its mild, nutty flavor and tender texture make it a favorite for salads, soups, and stir-fries. Whether you’re growing it for baby greens or harvesting full heads, Tatsoi brings elegance and flavor to your garden.
Variety: Tatsoi (Brassica rapa var. rosularis)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 6–10 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, nutty, and slightly peppery
Color: Dark green, glossy leaves
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun to partial shade
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 30–45 days
Uses: Baby greens, salads, soups, stir-fries, and container gardening
Benefits: Compact growth and cold-hardy
Fun Fact: Tatsoi can survive light snow and still keep growing, perfect for winter gardens!
Tatsoi is a garden gem that’s as pretty as it is tasty. Its spoon-shaped leaves are tender and flavorful, perfect for tossing into a fresh salad or wilting gently into a warm broth. The compact rosette shape makes it ideal for containers, raised beds, or tucking into small garden spaces. It’s a cold-hardy green that keeps on giving, even when the weather turns frosty.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Tatsoi loves full sun but handles partial shade like a champ.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 4–6 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep the soil moist for tender, juicy leaves.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 6–8 inches apart to allow the rosettes to form.
✂️ Harvest: Snip outer leaves for baby greens or harvest the whole rosette when mature.
