{"product_id":"hon-tsai-tai-seeds-heirloom","title":"Hon Tsai Tai","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHon Tsai Tai Seeds (Heirloom)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-GMO | Open-Pollinated | The Royal Purple Flowering Green\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Culinary Edge 💜\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIf you are looking for the ultimate \"visual punch\" in a cool-season green, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eHon Tsai Tai\u003c\/b\u003e is unrivaled. This traditional Chinese specialty—often called \"Purple Choy Sum\"—produces slender, deep-violet stems topped with vibrant green leaves and brilliant yellow flower buds. For the chef-grower, it offers a sophisticated color palette that is naturally built into the plant. Unlike many purple vegetables that lose their luster when heated, Hon Tsai Tai maintains a beautiful, dark contrast that elevates any stir-fry or plated arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAt A Glance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e👅 Flavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0\"\u003eSweet \u0026amp; Mild \/ Delicate Mustard Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e🎨 Visual Contrast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,0\"\u003eRoyal Purple Stems \/ Bright Yellow Buds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e⏱️ Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0\"\u003e40–50 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e🔢 Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0\"\u003e100+ Premium Seeds per Packet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e✨ Flavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sweetest Purple:\u003c\/b\u003e Remarkably tender and juicy with a sugar content that rivals the best Choy Sum, balanced by a very faint, pleasant peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSilky Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e The stems are almost entirely fiber-free, offering a \"melt-in-your-mouth\" quality when lightly steamed or sautéed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e🍴 Culinary Versatility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Primary Color\" Plate:\u003c\/b\u003e The combination of purple stems, green leaves, and yellow flowers provides a complete color story on a single plate with zero extra prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWok-Fired Brilliance:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for high-heat cooking; the purple pigments are stable enough to provide a striking dark-violet hue against charred aromatics like garlic and ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinter Salad Accent:\u003c\/b\u003e The young, tender shoots and flower buds are incredible when used raw, adding a high-end, \"micro-floral\" aesthetic to seasonal salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e🌱 Growing Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCold Weather Specialist:\u003c\/b\u003e This variety actually \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eprefers\u003c\/i\u003e the chill. In the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eMontreal region\u003c\/b\u003e, it is best grown as a spring or late-autumn crop, as cold nights significantly deepen the purple pigment in the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProlific Regrowth:\u003c\/b\u003e Similar to our other flowering greens, Hon Tsai Tai is a \"cut-and-come-again\" star. Harvesting the main flowering stem encourages the plant to push out multiple side shoots for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuick Turnaround:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the fastest-growing specialty greens in our collection, often ready for \"baby\" harvest in just over a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51404066554146,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/hon-tsai-tai-asian-culinary-leafy-green-seeds-1.webp?v=1772999508","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/hon-tsai-tai-seeds-heirloom","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}