Tatsoi Cabbage

Tatsoi Cabbage: variety and characteristics

Tatsoi Cabbage is an annual vegetable of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Tatsoi originates from Japan, where it has been cultivated since 500 BC. This Asian green belongs to the cabbage family.

It is a low-growing annual with small, spoon-shaped leaves. They have a mild flavour similar to mustard.

The plant resembles spinach but the stems and veins are white and sweet. It only grows to about 2.5 cm in height, but can reach 31 cm across!

This little plant thrives in cool weather and can even withstand temperatures down to -26 °C. It can also be harvested after a snowfall.

Chinese cabbage (Pak Choi, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage) grows fast, is tender and juicy and is a staple of Asian cuisine — for salads, soups and stir-fries.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 90%
• Pack size: 1 g
• Seed origin: Denmark
• Sowing: March – June; direct or transplants
• Harvest: June – October
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Tatsoi Cabbage

Tatsoi Cabbage seeds are sown in March – June. Harvest in June – October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Tatsoi Cabbage

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 25–40 cm
• Germination: 3–7 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

Tatsoi grows quickly and is ready to harvest in just 45 days. Because it loves cooler temperatures, it can be planted in autumn for a second crop in many areas. Although it thrives at low temperatures, the plant should be positioned in full sun in well-drained soil. Sow tatsoi seeds directly in the garden two to three weeks before the last expected spring frost. Although the plant loves cool weather, frosty spring conditions can make the plants die off. You can sow seeds indoors up to six weeks before the last frost and then plant the young seedlings out no earlier than three weeks before the last frost. Thin the young plants to a spacing of at least 15 cm apart when they are about 5-10 cm tall. tall. Water every week. Tatsoi can be harvested as early as three weeks after planting for baby leaves, or you can wait the full seven weeks to harvest the mature outer leaves of the rosette.

Sow in early spring or late summer — in long days and heat it bolts. Keep the soil constantly moist.

Harvest and use

Harvest whole plants or individual leaves 40–70 days after sowing.

Frequently asked questions

When should Tatsoi Cabbage be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March – June. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 90%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why does Chinese cabbage bolt?

From heat and long days. Sow it for a spring or autumn harvest — August–September is the most reliable.