Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Rich, moist soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.
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Position
Sun or partial shade preferred.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not required if good soil.
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Companions
Also grown with other greens found in oriental salad mixtures. In autumn, tatsoi looks beautiful with pansies and parsley.
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Spacing
Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 20cm (7") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
In areas with cooler summers, Tat soi can be sown almost all year round, except for the coldest mid winter months. In areas with hot summers, avoid sowing in the hot mid summer months.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Surround stem with a 10cm mat with a slit cut into it for the stem to prevent cabbage root fly from destroying the roots. Use fine mesh or fleece over the summer to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Keep soil moist in dry weather.
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Harvesting
Harvest when mature. Leaves can be picked from a number of plants instead of harvesting whole plant. Its buds and flowers are edible
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Troubleshooting
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