Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brassica rapa
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-11
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Bees
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Kale
In German
Tatsoi
Grünkohl
In French
Tatsoi
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Col rizada
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Couve
In Polish
Tatsoi
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Kale
Season and care of Tatsoi and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Tatsoi and Kale Physical Information
Tatsoi and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Kale are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tatsoi and Kale
Care of Tatsoi and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.