Hon Tsai Tai 'Cultivated'

Brassicarapa

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
rapa (RAP-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

South Padre Island, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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negative
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Deep South Coastal, TX (Zone 10a) | March 2011 | positive

Delicious mild flavor when lightly sauteed. The stems will get tough if allowed to set seeds.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

A cultivated relative of field mustard. Purple flower stems and buds. A Chinese specialty. The young plants soon branch and produce quan...Read More

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