Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Tatsoi
choy sum
In French
Tatsoi
choy sum
In Spanish
Tatsoi
choy sum
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
choy sum
In Polish
Tatsoi
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Choy Sum
Season and care of Tatsoi and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Tatsoi and Choy Sum Physical Information
Tatsoi and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Choy Sum are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Tatsoi and Choy Sum
Care of Tatsoi and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.