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Wasabi Japonica Plant

Wasabia japonica

£11.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Wasabi Japonica is a rare and very popular cooking plant. It is most famous for making the wasabi root, which is used in Japanese cooking. Growing your own is a pleasant thing to do that gives you fresh, authentic flavour that is much superior than most store-bought options. The heart-shaped, lush green leaves also make it seem lovely. It does nicely in gardens and containers that don't get a lot of sun.

  • Wasabi grows slowly and enjoys cool, wet weather, so it's a terrific plant for patient gardeners who want to try something new. You can eat the stems, leaves, and rhizome, which is what people like. This makes it useful for salads, pickles, and other food items in the kitchen.

    • Light Required Partial shade to full shade

    Watering Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist; do not allow compost to dry out.

    Best Growing Conditions Grow Wasabi Japonica in a cool, sheltered position with partial to full shade. Plant in consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and never allow it to dry out. Avoid strong sunlight and hot conditions, and protect from frost in winter for the best long-term results.

    Plant genus Wasabi

    Plant type Herbs

    Foliage type Semi-Evergreen

    Hardiness Frost Hardy

    Soil acidity Acidic Soil

    Planting aspect North Facing

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Edible Use All Rounder, Salad, Fresh Vegetable, Cooking, Barbeque, Roasted

    Planting Companion Shiso, Ginger, Perilla

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    Top tip

    Grow in cool, shady spots for the best flavor and health.

    Key Features

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Shade Tolerant

    Shade Tolerant

    All Year Interest

    All Year Interest

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering Harvest