How to Grow Green Tatsoi Using a Hydroponic System for Beginners
Basic Data
- ☀ Ideal Temperature: Green Tatsoi thrives in cooler temperatures, between 50°F to 70°F.
- 🌱 Germination Time: Typically takes 4 to 7 days to germinate.
- 📅 Time to Maturity: Reaches maturity in about 30 to 45 days.
Germination Steps
- Step 1: Soak the planting sponge and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
- Step 2: Place Green Tatsoi seeds into the damp sponge.
- Step 3: Keep in a cool, shaded area until seeds germinate.
- Step 4: Transfer the sponge with the sprouted seeds to the hydroponic system.
Growing Process
Light Requirements Table
| Stage | Light Duration | Light Spectrum | Light Intensity |
| Germination | 12-14 hours/day | Full spectrum | 100-150 µmol/m²/s |
| Seedling | 14-16 hours/day | Full spectrum | 150-200 µmol/m²/s |
| Vegetative | 14-16 hours/day | Full spectrum | 150-200 µmol/m²/s |
| Mature | 14-16 hours/day | Full spectrum | 150-200 µmol/m²/s |
- 💧 Water Pump Volume and Duration: Set to cycle every 15 minutes.
- 🔧 pH Value: 6.0 to 7.0.
- 🍼 Nutrient Ratio:
- Nitrogen: 120 parts per million
- Phosphorus: 50 parts per million
- Potassium: 180 parts per million
- Calcium: 100 parts per million
- Magnesium: 50 parts per million
- Trace Elements: Include Iron, Manganese, Zinc at 1 part per million each as needed.
Plant Benefits
- Nutrient-Rich: High in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants and minerals.
- Versatile in Cooking: Can be used in salads, soups, and stir-fries, offering a mild, mustardy flavor.
- Rapid Growth: Fast maturity allows for quick harvesting cycles.
Conclusion
Green Tatsoi is an excellent choice for hydroponic beginners due to its quick growth and ease of care. This versatile and nutritious leafy green adapts well to indoor growing conditions and provides continuous harvests. Enjoy fresh, flavorful greens that can boost the nutritional content of your meals.