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Tatsoi

Tatsoi
Tatsoi

Tatsoi – A Japanese Leafy green

Its a fast growing leafy green and easy to grow, and it is Tatsoi.

Like many leafy greens it is rich in vitamins, it is a little similar to Bok Choy, however with a different growth habit, and as with most, a different taste profile.

It is another cool season Japanese mustard green, and as with many of these leafy greens a number of different varieties with different taste profiles are available.

How do you use Tatsoi?

Use the young Tatsoi leaves in salads, older plants including the stems are best in a stir fry. You will see flower buds forming, these to can be eaten as long as they are still closed.

How some young leaves in a risotto, or even into a soup. Use it in salad with a tahini, lemon and shame oil dressing. This is a versatile leafy vegetable.

How to grow Tatsoi

  1. You can grow Tatsoi from seed or seedlings. A rich moist soil is best, and a position where it gets good sun, yet protection from the heat of the afternoon in warmer climates. From sowing seed to harvest is around 6 weeks, although you can pick some of the small leaves earlier if you wish.
  2. The young leaves are the tastiest, and as you will not see Tatsoi for sale in the shops, you will need to grow your own.
  3. Seeds can be sown directly, if growing from seedlings, be careful not to disturb the roots when transplanting.
  4. The best time to plant it is from autumn through to late spring. Sequential sowing of seeds each month will ensure a continuous supply.
  5. We suggest watering with a liquid seaweed fertiliser every two weeks. Make sure that the soil does not dry out, although this is not much of a problem in winter to spring.
  6. You can grow it in containers.
  7. Pick off any dead foliage to prevent disease.
  8. At the end of the season, remove the plants and compost them.

To Buy Tatsoi, try the following nurseries

In South Australia try
KALLINYALLA NURSERY – Phone: 0428822725.
Shaen St Port Lincoln, SA, 5606

KLEMZIG GARDEN CENTRE – Phone: 08 8369 0338
32 O G Rd Klemzig, SA, 5087

In Victoria try
MT EVELYN GARDEN CENTRE  - Phone: (03) 9736 1162
126 York Rd, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796
Excellent range of herbs and vegetables, full range of general nursery lines, pots and garden statues

AJS BULLOCK NURSERY – Phone: 03 9890 3162
48 Cosier Dr Noble Park, VIC, 3174

ACORN NURSERY – Phone: 03 5141 1900 673
Canterbury Rd Surrey Hills, VIC, 3127

AUSSIE GOLD PLANT NURSERY – Phone: 03 5428 7929
126 Amess Rd Riddells Creek, VIC, 3431

In New South Wales
Try BERRIMA COTTAGE NURSERY – Phone: 02 4877 2929
28 Old Hume Hwy Berrima, NSW, 2577

BALCONY IN BLOOM – Phone: 02 9905 2462
10 Green St Brookvale, NSW, 2100

ANNANDALE GARDEN CENTRE – Phone: 02 9660 0874
36 Booth St Annandale, NSW, 2038

BONNYRIGG GARDEN CENTRE – Phone: 02 9610
5366 Elizabeth Dr Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW, 2177

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