Facts about Tatsoi
The taste
Slightly peppery, fresh
Germination
12 days
Growth until harvest
8 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements
moderate - moderate eater
pH range
6.0 - 7.5 matching plants
Ec - area
1.5 - 2.0 suitable fish
Size
~ 5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds
not necessary
Soak the medium
not necessary
Growth medium
- Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
Light
12 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature
21°C
Irrigation
- Flood and drain twice a day
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Preferred system
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
22 kcal
Carbohydrates
3.9 g
Proteins
2.2 g
Iron
1.5 mg
Vitamin C
130 mg
Fibers
2.8 g
Sodium
21 mg
Potassium
449 mg
Fat
0.3 g
Calcium
210 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
- Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. 2 kg), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 1 - 2 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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