Tatsoi Mustard – MIg

Description

Tatsoi Mustard is a fast-growing Asian heirloom green prized for its glossy, spoon-shaped dark green leaves that form attractive, compact rosettes. It has a mild, slightly mustard-like flavor with a hint of sweetness and a tender, crisp texture. Tatsoi is excellent for salads, stir-fries, soups, and steaming, and thrives during the UAE’s cool growing season.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Direct Sow: Sow seeds from October through February, when temperatures are cool.
• Successive Planting: Sow every 2–3 weeks throughout the season for a continuous harvest.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 4–8 days.
• Spacing: Space plants 20–25 cm apart, with 30–40 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist to produce tender, flavorful leaves.
• Feeding: Mix compost into the soil before planting and apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks for healthy growth.
• Harvest: Baby leaves are ready in 20–25 days, while full-sized plants can be harvested in 40–50 days.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest individual outer leaves as needed or cut the entire rosette just above the soil line for continued production.