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Water Preferences: Mesic
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
S (Sulfur)
Mn (Manganese)
Zn (Zinc)
Cu (Copper)
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Pollinators: Self
Bees

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Tatsoi'.

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Common names
  • Tah Tsai
  • Spinach Mustard
  • Spoon Mustard
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa
  • Synonym: Brassica rapa var. rosularis
Also sold as:
  • Rosette Tatsoi

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Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 2023-05-02
Tah Tsai (Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa 'Tatsoi') is very easy to
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2012-12-06
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-09-27

Date: 2023-10-19
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2015-03-15
Location: Sherwood, Oregon
Date: 2017-04-25
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: 2016-06-17
Oddly shaped seed leaves and oval true leaves
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2015-08-28
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2012-10-31
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-09-27
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-08-26
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2016-03-01

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Comments:
  • Posted by sallyg (central Maryland - Zone 7b) on May 6, 2020 6:54 AM concerning plant:
    I've grown tat soi a few times. This year I started seeds (labeled tat soi, no particular cultivar) indoors in January, planted them outside March 8, they grew well and showed signs of bolting May 5. It has been cool and wet since mid March, so it is not bolting due to heat. I like the cute leaves and flat rosettes of this plant, the taste is mild, the texture like a meaty spinach leaf. I have had volunteers in the past in fall, and they were extremely cold tolerant into winter.
    As these showed bolting, I cut most of it and cooked a batch, simmered with a little garlic, salt and pepper, and just a little bacon grease as the fat. Very mild flavor, it needs some 'excitement' in my opinion- more than I gave it.
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 2, 2013 7:45 PM concerning plant:
    I love the taste of Bok Choi, so when I saw Tatsoi I decided I need to grow this one also. Like Bok Choi, it is one of the Asian greens. So far, tatsoi seems to be far more heat tolerant than Bok Choi as I have had it growing all summer without bolting. I like the taste of it, and if you like Bok Choi then give tatsoi a try too. I think you will like it.
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