Leafy greens and brassicas · Easy
Tatsoi
Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa
Cited as suited to NFT (Virginia Tech).
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- short
- Difficulty
- Easy
Sound origin
Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa
Chinese cabbage from the Yangtze valley, where its name means “dark vegetable that spreads out”.
Source: Wikipedia (in English)
What it provides nutrients
No reference nutritional values have been published for this plant in the Ciqual table (ANSES) or in USDA data: we'd rather not make anything up.
Key steps
- Compact rosette, perfect as baby greens.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., Aug., Sept. |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | Apr., May, Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Tatsoi in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Tatsoi in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Tatsoi: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: the vertical tower and NFT. Cited as suited to NFT (Virginia Tech).
Tatsoi: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, August, and September. Adjust with your own dates.