Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Brassica rapa
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Tatsoi
Yambohne
In French
Tatsoi
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Tatsoi
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Tatsoi
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Tatsoi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Brassica
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Jicama
Season and care of Tatsoi and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Tatsoi and Jicama Physical Information
Tatsoi and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Jicama are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Tatsoi and Jicama
Care of Tatsoi and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.