How to Grow Hon Tsai Tai
Brassica rapa
Your complete guide to growing Hon Tsai Tai.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Hon Tsai Tai
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Hon Tsai Tai
✓ Good companions
Different root depths prevent competition and carrots loosen soil for lettuce
Repels aphids and improves growth, while providing natural pest deterrent
Attracts beneficial insects that prey on lettuce pests like aphids
Natural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases like downy mildew
Repel nematodes, aphids, and other pests that damage lettuce leaves
Trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting lettuce from damage
Break up soil for shallow lettuce roots and mature quickly without competing
Similar growing requirements and can be interplanted for succession harvests
✗ Keep away from
Competes heavily for nutrients and can shade out lettuce with large leaves
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Allelopathic effects suppress lettuce growth and tall plants create excessive shade
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
