How to grow Tatsoi in Australia
A fast Asian leafy green for full sun to part shade in moist, fertile soil. Keep watering steady and even for tender rosettes and to slow bolting.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Part shade
- Water: 4 litres a week, watered every 2 days
- Spacing: 20 cm
- Time to harvest: 45 days
- Time to germinate: 7 days
- Soil pH: 6 to 7
- Frost tolerance: Half hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | March to September | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | March to September | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | March to September | Cool-season Asian brassica; extended autumn-winter window. |
| Melbourne & Victoria | March to September | Sow Mar to Sep. Frost-hardy; prefers cool season. Extended window vs SEQ. |
| Adelaide & SA | March to September | |
| Perth & WA | March to September | Cool season Asian green; sow Mar to Sep like bok choy. Heat stressed Dec to Feb. |
| Tasmania | August to March | Sow Aug to Mar. Extremely cold-hardy. Late summer sowings carry through winter. |
| Canberra & ACT | February to April, September and October | Sow Feb to Apr for autumn and winter, or Sep to Oct for spring. One of the hardiest Asian greens. |
| North Queensland | May to September | Dry season May to Sep. Tatsoi is cool-season Asian green; sow in dry months. |
| Darwin & Top End | May to September | Dry season May to Sep. Tatsoi is cool-season Asian green; sow in dry months. |
Companion planting
Good companions
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Pick outer leaves of the rosette once they are big enough, or cut the whole head. Snap leaves at the base and the centre keeps producing for repeat picks.
Storage
Fridge in a damp cloth, up to 4 days.