Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brassica rapa
it is a type of cabbage
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Spinach Type
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
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Tatsoi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In French
Tatsoi
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Tatsoi
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Tatsoi
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Tatsoi
Brassica Rubrum
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 Red Cabbage
Season and care of Tatsoi and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Tatsoi and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Tatsoi and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tatsoi and Red Cabbage
Care of Tatsoi and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.