Tatsoi Microgreen Seeds
Fast-growing Tatsoi microgreen seeds producing dark green shoots with tender stems, smooth spoon-shaped leaves and a mild brassica flavour. Tatsoi is an easy and attractive microgreen variety suitable for home growers, chefs, cafés, market gardeners and commercial microgreen production.
Tatsoi microgreens have a fresh, mild flavour with subtle mustard notes and a slightly sweet finish. Their dark green foliage and compact growth make them useful in salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, Asian-inspired dishes and mixed microgreen blends.
Tatsoi does not normally require pre-soaking and can be grown in soil, coir, hemp growing mats or suitable hydroponic microgreen systems. Crops are commonly ready to harvest approximately 10–14 days after sowing.
Tatsoi Microgreen Seed Details
Why Grow Tatsoi Microgreens?
- Fast-growing brassica microgreen.
- Mild flavour with subtle mustard notes.
- Attractive dark green foliage.
- No pre-soaking required.
- Suitable for beginners and experienced growers.
- Can be grown in soil, coir, hemp mats or hydroponic systems.
- Useful as a single crop or in mixed microgreen blends.
- Suitable for home and commercial microgreen production.
What Do Tatsoi Microgreens Taste Like?
Tatsoi microgreens have a mild brassica flavour with subtle mustard notes and a fresh, slightly sweet finish.
They are generally gentler than strongly flavoured mustard or radish microgreens, which makes them easy to combine with other varieties.
Use Tatsoi microgreens in salads, sandwiches, wraps, rice bowls, soups and Asian-inspired dishes, or add them to mixed microgreen trays for additional green colour and texture.
How to Grow Tatsoi Microgreens
Tatsoi is a relatively easy microgreen to grow. The small seeds do not normally require soaking and can be sown directly onto a moist growing medium.
- Prepare the growing tray.
Add approximately 2–3 cm of moist seed-raising mix or coir to a shallow growing tray and gently level the surface. A hemp growing mat or suitable hydroponic microgreen medium can also be used. - Sow the Tatsoi seeds.
Spread the seeds evenly across the growing surface. Approximately 5 grams provides a useful starting rate for a small punnet-sized tray. Adjust the quantity according to the dimensions of your tray. - Press and moisten.
Gently press the seed against the growing medium to improve seed contact, then mist thoroughly. Keep the growing surface evenly moist without making it waterlogged. - Cover during germination.
Cover the tray with another tray or suitable lid and keep it in a well-ventilated growing area for approximately 2–3 days while the seedlings establish. - Move the seedlings into light.
Once the seedlings are established and pushing upward, remove the cover and place the tray in suitable indirect natural light or beneath a grow light. - Water as required.
Maintain consistent moisture as the crop develops. Once the roots are established, bottom watering can help keep the leaves and stems drier. - Harvest the Tatsoi microgreens.
Tatsoi microgreens are commonly ready approximately 10–14 days after sowing. Harvest at around 5–7 cm tall or at your preferred stage, cutting cleanly just above the growing medium.
Tatsoi Microgreen Seeding Rate
Approximately 5 grams of Tatsoi seed per small punnet-sized tray provides a useful starting sowing rate.
The amount required for larger trays will depend on tray dimensions and preferred crop density. Commercial growers should adjust the seed rate to suit their growing system and preferred harvest stage.
Because Tatsoi seed is relatively small, distribute it as evenly as possible rather than allowing dense patches to form.
Best Growing Medium for Tatsoi Microgreens
Tatsoi microgreens can be grown in quality soil, coco coir, hemp growing mats or suitable hydroponic microgreen systems.
Soil and coir provide reliable moisture retention and root support. Hemp mats and other appropriate soilless systems can be useful for growers who prefer soil-free microgreen production.
Whichever growing medium you choose, maintain consistent moisture while allowing excess water to drain freely.
Tatsoi Microgreen Colour and Appearance
Tatsoi microgreens produce fresh green stems and dark green seed leaves. As the crop develops, the foliage takes on the rounded, spoon-shaped appearance associated with Tatsoi.
Their compact growth and deep green colouring make Tatsoi useful for salad mixes, fresh garnishes and microgreen blends where a rich green component is required.
Tips for Growing Tatsoi Microgreens
- Pre-soaking is not required.
- Use clean trays and growing equipment.
- Spread the small seeds evenly across the growing surface.
- Avoid excessive watering or persistently saturated growing media.
- Provide good airflow around developing trays.
- Move the seedlings into suitable light after the initial germination stage.
- Bottom water once roots are established where appropriate.
- Harvest with clean scissors or a suitable microgreen harvesting knife.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Tatsoi microgreens take to grow?
Tatsoi microgreens are commonly ready to harvest approximately 10–14 days after sowing. Growing time varies according to temperature, light, moisture and growing conditions.
Do Tatsoi microgreen seeds need to be soaked?
No. Tatsoi seeds are small and do not normally require pre-soaking before sowing.
What do Tatsoi microgreens taste like?
Tatsoi microgreens have a mild, fresh brassica flavour with subtle mustard notes and a slightly sweet finish.
Are Tatsoi microgreens easy to grow?
Yes. Tatsoi is a relatively straightforward microgreen and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced growers.
How much Tatsoi seed should I use?
Approximately 5 grams provides a useful starting sowing rate for a small punnet-sized tray. Adjust the quantity according to your tray dimensions and preferred crop density.
Can Tatsoi microgreens be grown in coir?
Yes. Coco coir is suitable for Tatsoi microgreens and provides good moisture retention and root support.
Can Tatsoi microgreens be grown on hemp mats?
Yes. Tatsoi can be grown on suitable hemp microgreen mats. Keep the mat evenly moist during germination and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Can Tatsoi microgreens be grown hydroponically?
Yes. Tatsoi can be grown using an appropriate hydroponic or soilless microgreen growing system.
When should Tatsoi microgreens be harvested?
Tatsoi microgreens are commonly harvested around 10–14 days after sowing when the young shoots are approximately 5–7 cm tall. Harvest timing can be adjusted according to the size and appearance you prefer.
Where can I buy Tatsoi microgreen seeds in Australia?
Seedmart supplies Tatsoi microgreen seeds in retail and bulk quantities for home growers, cafés, market gardeners and commercial microgreen production throughout Australia.
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