Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Brassica rapa
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Red Currant
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Red Currant
In German
Tatsoi
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Tatsoi
Groseille
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Grosella
In Greek
Tatsoi
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Groselha
In Polish
Tatsoi
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Tatsoi
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Red Currant
Season and care of Tatsoi and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tatsoi and Red Currant Physical Information
Tatsoi and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Red Currant are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Tatsoi and Red Currant
Care of Tatsoi and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.