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Tsa tsai Round
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Tsa tsai Round
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Tsa Tsai is a popular and unique mustard variety from Southwest China and called Szechuan or Sichuan vegetable. It is also known as swollen stem mustard or pressed stem mustard because the stem enlarges into thick tuber-like bumps just below the petioles. Its stem will grow 4”-6” in diameter and weigh up to ½ pound. Chinese swollen stem mustard is a cool season crop. The ideal temperature to promote stem swelling is 46°F-56°F. It usually takes 3-4 weeks for 5-6 leaves to grow and stems are harvested in 120 days. Young leaves may be harvested and used like any mustard green, in soups, stir-fries and pickled. The swollen stem base can be peeled and cooked but is most known as Zhacia or Cha Tsai (pickled with salt and chili). It is added to fried rice, soups and tofu dishes for flavor. Now available for bulk seed purchase. Seed packet purchasing will be available in January 2005.
- Maturity: Approx. 120 days
- Planting season: Late summer to early fall
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Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
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