Wasabia japonica growing plant of the genus Wasabia also known as or Wasabi or Japanese horseradish, Wasabia japonica vine perennial evergreen leaf plant grow in temperate or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10a.
Leaves edible in heart shape with serrated, the leaves taste spicy, flower color white grow in clusters, stems also edible
Wasabia japonica roots
Root and rhizome is the most edible part, the size 5-15 cm in cone shape and it’s spicy taste after cut it need to wait 5 minute after this need to eat or preserve it
Wasabia japonica for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Wasabia japonica growing and care:
Fresh water without chlorine, rich soil, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to do so
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Big amount requirements
Planting season:
Spring
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
Rhizome 5-15 cm (2-6 inches), the plant 30-60cm (12-24 inches)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
White flowers grow in clusters
Pollination is done by:
Flies, bees
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
Spring / Summer
How to harvest the leaves?
Better to take the leaves when the root picked
Information about leaves:
Leaves edible in heart shape with serrated, the leaves taste spicy
Uses of Wasabia japonica leaves:
Herb, spread
Edible Roots
Information about rhizome and root:
Root and rhizome is the most edible part, the shape is cone and it’s spicy after cut it need to wait 5 minute after this need to eat or preserve it
When to pull up rhizome and root:
All year, 2 years from planting
Uses of Wasabia japonica leaves:
Spread, dried
Scientific name:
Wasabia japonica