Organic 'Tatsoi Asian Greens'
Organic 'Tatsoï Asian Greens' (Brassica rapa) from Gaia seed company, a tender and glossy rosette perfect for salads and stir-fries
Tatsoi is a heritage Asian leafy green prized for its smooth, dark green, glossy leaves arranged in a low, compact rosette. Its supple texture and mild flavor make it ideal for salad mixes, stir-fries, and Asian soups. Harvested young, it is tender and delicious raw; when mature, it retains a pleasantly firm texture. Its rapid growth and remarkable cold tolerance make it a choice crop for spring, autumn, and even winter cultivation under tunnels, hardy down to -7°C.
Versatile, productive, and easy to grow, tatsoi adapts well to both home gardens and urban vegetable patches. It prefers cool temperatures and thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Companion plants : Beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, marjoram, peas, strawberries
Incompatible plants : No notable incompatibilities
Spread/Carry : Low rosette
Plant height : 10 to 20 cm
Quantity per packet : 50 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Fast growth, tender leaves, excellent cold resistance
Farming method
Sow directly outdoors or transplant seedlings in early spring for best results. Plant 1.2 cm (1/2") deep, spacing plants 20 cm (8") apart and rows 30 to 38 cm (12 to 15") apart. Tatsoi prefers fertile, well-drained, and slightly moist soil with moderate watering (level 2). It grows well in full sun or partial shade (sun level 2).
Germination occurs in 4 to 10 days at a temperature of 15 to 18 °C, and maturity arrives quickly, in about 20 days.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest the young leaves for salads or wait until the rosette is fully developed for a whole harvest. To prolong production, cut the outer leaves at the base. Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Usage ideas
• Perfect base for fresh and mild salads
• Delicious in Asian stir-fries
• Exquisite in soups, ramen and broths
• Can replace spinach in several recipes
• Ideal for tender-textured vegetarian dishes
