About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Grow Tatsoi (Brassica rapa var. narinosa) from seed in vegetable gardens. This biennial garden crop prefers full sun, fertile, well-drained soil, and steady care while seedlings establish.

Use the recommended germination range to guide seed starting, and sow at the recommended depth for the crop. Keep the soil evenly moist while seedlings establish, then harvest when the crop reaches the appropriate stage for eating.

A seed-grown Tatsoi for vegetable gardens.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Brassica rapa var. narinosa
Life Cycle Biennial
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Keep Evenly Moist
Soil Preference Well-drained; Fertile

Why Gardeners Love It

Home Garden Fit

Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.

Kitchen Use

Grow this edible crop for ordinary home-kitchen preparation.For everyday kitchen use.

Fresh Garden Use

Harvest the edible crop at the appropriate stage for fresh use.Harvest at the proper stage for fresh use.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
75–75°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Keep Evenly Moist

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.

Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.

02

Sow

Sow at 75-75 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.

Sow at 75-75 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.

Maintain the listed moisture level.

04

Thin

Thin seedlings to provide room for light, airflow, and normal crop development.

Thin seedlings for space and airflow.

05

Harvest

Harvest the edible portion only when it reaches the crop's appropriate ready stage.

Harvest when the crop is ready.

Garden Uses

Vegetable Gardens
Raised Beds
Fresh Eating

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