Wasabia japonica

How to grow 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 indoor 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