Eutrema Japonica (Wasabi)
Eutrema Japonica (Wasabi)
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Eutrema Japonica (Wasabi) is a distinctive edible perennial best known for producing the prized rhizome used to create authentic wasabi flavour. It features attractive, rounded green leaves on upright stems, giving it a lush, fresh appearance that suits shaded edible gardens, cool garden beds, and container growing. Its unique culinary value makes it a standout choice for customers wanting to grow something special beyond common herbs and vegetables.
Wasabi is ideal for gardeners who enjoy gourmet cooking, Japanese cuisine, or unusual edible plants. While it prefers cool, moist, shaded conditions, it rewards patient growers with aromatic leaves, stems, and rhizomes that can be used in the kitchen. Eutrema Japonica (Wasabi) is a premium edible plant for customers looking to add both ornamental greenery and rare culinary appeal to their garden.

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Mature height
30–60 cm
Mature width
30–45 cm
Spacing
30–45 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen perennial in suitable cool, moist conditions; may die back in heat or poor conditions
Foliage
Fresh green foliage with small white flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to early summer
Sun tolerance
Part shade to full shade; protect from hot afternoon sun
Maintenance
Moderate; requires consistently moist, well-drained soil, cool temperatures, high humidity, and protection from heat and drying winds
Root System
Shallow, fibrous root system with edible rhizomes; best grown in moist garden beds, shaded containers, or controlled growing conditions.