Red Tatsoi

DAYS TO SPROUT

DAYS TO
SPROUT

5-12 days

MATURES IN

MATURES
IN

45-55 days

TASTE IT FOR

TASTE IT
FOR

4-5 weeks

Care & Harvest

✂️ Pruning: Red Tatsoi needs minimal pruning. Only snip yellow or brown leaves if they appear. The outer, older leaves turn yellow over time if not harvested. Red Tatsoi has a robust root system, so check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod. To delay bolting, cut flowering stems as they appear.

 

🥬 Harvest: For ongoing harvest, snip the outer leaves just above the base of the plant once they reach 4 inches tall to let the inner leaves continue to grow. Don’t cut more than 1/3 of the plant if you want it to keep growing. To harvest the full head, wait until it reaches maturity, then harvest from the base.

Quick Facts

Red Tatsoi is a hybrid descendant of traditional Green Tatsoi and is also native to China. While its exact origin is unknown, many cultivars are located in France and other parts of Europe.

Red Tatsoi has dark burgundy leaves attached to bright green stems. The glossy, spoon-shaped leaves form an interesting rosette pattern. Red Tatsoi has a mild yet peppery taste that takes on more of a spinach-like flavor when cooked. This superfood green is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as carotenoids, folate, calcium, and potassium.

Enjoy Red Tatsoi raw in salads, or cooked similarly to spinach by adding it towards the end of stir-fries, soups, and more.

Harvest to Plate Recipe

How To Cook Red Tatsoi

INGREDIENTS

For the salad:

  • 1 bunch tatsoi (purple or green)
  • 1 packed cup pea shoots (or other green sprout/shoot)
  • 1 clementine, peeled and divided into segments
  • white and black sesame seeds

 

For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons creamy tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the tatsoi greens, pea shoots and clementine segments in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing except the water in a small bowl. Slowly add the water while whisking until preferred dressing consistency.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until combined.
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

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