Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe
Types
Brassica rapa
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Cushion
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Bugs
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Tatsoi
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
Tatsoi
Chinakohl
In French
Tatsoi
Napa chou
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
Tatsoi
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Repolho Napa
In Polish
Tatsoi
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
Tatsoi
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Tatsoi and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Tatsoi and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Tatsoi and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Tatsoi and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tatsoi and Napa Cabbage
Care of Tatsoi and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.