Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Central America
Types
Brassica rapa
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Gomphrena
In German
Tatsoi
Gomphrena
In French
Tatsoi
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Gomphrena
In Greek
Tatsoi
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Gomphrena
In Polish
Tatsoi
Gomphrena
In Latin
Tatsoi
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Gomphrena
Season and care of Tatsoi and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Tatsoi and Gomphrena Physical Information
Tatsoi and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Gomphrena are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Tatsoi and Gomphrena
Care of Tatsoi and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.