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Tatsoi
Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa
Also known as: rosette bok choy, spoon mustard, tat choy
Fast-growing Asian green forming flat rosettes of dark spoon-shaped leaves. Mild mustard flavor. Very cold tolerant.
Growing Requirements
SunPart Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing6–8″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height4–8″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–4 weeks before last frost
Fall Sow
6–8 weeks before first frost
Germination
4–8 days
Days to Harvest
40–50 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
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Zones 1–13
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Very cold tolerant — survives temperatures to 15°F. Excellent fall and early spring crop. Bolts quickly in heat.
Companion Plants
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