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
Categories of growing
Planting Season: Spring Planting
Light exposure requirements: Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Herbaceous, Leaf plant, Perennial plant, Vine
Plant Uses: Edible plants, Indoor plants, Medical uses, Water plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest, Spring Harvest, Summer Harvest, Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible leaves, Edible Roots
Culinary uses: Cooked, Eaten raw, Leafy vegetables, Salad, Spreads & Sauces, Vegetables
