Kingdom Plantae Subspecies B. r. subsp. narinosa | Genus Brassica Scientific name Brassica narinosa Rank Species | |
 | ||
Similar Mizuna, Bok choy, Komatsuna, Kohlrabi, Marrow‑stem Kale | ||
Tatsoi var yukina savoy
Tatsoi (Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa or Brassica rapa var. rosularis) is an Asian variety of Brassica rapa grown for greens. This plant has become popular in North American cuisine as well, and is now grown throughout the world.
Contents
- Tatsoi var yukina savoy
- Tat soi tatsoi tah tsai spinach seed mustard seeds seeds on www myseeds co
- Naming
- Description
- Nutritional value
- References
Tat soi tatsoi tah tsai spinach seed mustard seeds seeds on www myseeds co
Naming
The name comes from Mandarin (塌棵菜 tā kē cài). It is also called 'Chinese flat cabbage', 'rosette pakchoi' or 'broadbeaked mustard', 'spoon mustard', or 'spinach mustard'. Cantonese transliterations include 'tat soi', 'tat choy'.
Description
The plant has dark green spoon-shaped leaves which form a thick rosette. It has a soft creamy texture and has a subtle yet distinctive flavour.
It can be grown to harvestable size in 45–50 days, and can withstand temperatures down to –10°C (15°F). Tatsoi can be harvested even from under the snow.
Nutritional value
Tatsoi contains high levels of vitamin C, carotenoids, folic acid, calcium and potassium.
