Tatsoi
Glossy, spoon-shaped Asian greens forming attractive low rosettes.
Tatsoi seeds
£2.49 in the shop
Calendar
Sow
March–April or August–September
Plant out
Harvest individual leaves or cut the whole rosette at the base.
Harvest
May–November
Conditions
Sun
Partial shade in summer, full sun in spring/autumn
Water
Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bitterness and bolting
Soil
Fertile, well-drained, pH 6.0–7.5
Spacing
15-20cm (6-8") between plants; 30cm (12") between rows
Containers
Good for pots and window boxes
Indoors
Not typically grown indoors, but can be started under glass
Care and harvest
Feeding
A balanced liquid feed can be applied every few weeks for robust growth
Pruning
None
Harvesting
Harvest individual leaves or cut the whole rosette at the base.
Storage
Store in an airtight bag in the fridge for up to a week
Good companions: Lettuce, Mint, Marigolds