Wasabi
Eutrema japonicum
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Wasabi is a shade-loving perennial grown for its pungent rhizomes, which are grated fresh as a piquant condiment in Japanese cuisine. It requires consistently cool, moist conditions and is traditionally cultivated in mountain stream beds.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Daruma and Hon-wasabi (true wasabi) are the most prized cultivars, with Hon-wasabi producing the highest quality, most pungent rhizomes.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Wasabi is a shade-loving perennial grown for its pungent rhizomes, which are grated fresh as a piquant condiment in Japanese cuisine. It requires consistently cool, moist conditions and is traditionally cultivated in mountain stream beds.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Wasabi grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Daruma and Hon-wasabi (true wasabi) are the most prized cultivars, with Hon-wasabi producing the highest quality, most pungent rhizomes.