Editing Tatsoi (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Tatsoi features dark green, spoon-shaped leaves that form a thick rosette. It grows to about 10 inches tall and spreads up to 16 inches<ref>https://plants.rogersgardens.com/12290002/Plant/28132/Tatsoi</ref><ref>https://epicgardening.com/growing-tatsoi</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': It thrives in full to partial sun, requiring at least 3 hours of sunlight per day<ref>https://epicgardening.com/growing-tatsoi</ref>. The ideal temperature range is between 50°F and 80°F (10°C to 27°C), with mature plants doing well at 60°F to 70°F (15°C to 21°C)<ref>https://epicgardening.com/growing-tatsoi</ref>. It prefers well-draining, loamy soils with a pH between 6.5 and 7.0<ref>https://epicgardening.com/growing-tatsoi</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Tatsoi is an annual plant that can be harvested in about 45 days from sowing seeds<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatsoi</ref>. It is suitable for successive plantings to extend the harvest period<ref>https://plants.rogersgardens.com/12290002/Plant/28132/Tatsoi</ref>.

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