Wasabi Plant P270 《芥末》

🌿 Why You’ll Love It:

• Produces authentic wasabi flavor—fresh, sharp, and aromatic

• A rare and exotic plant to grow at home

• Edible leaves and stems add spice to salads and dishes

• Beautiful heart-shaped green foliage

• A conversation starter for gardeners and food lovers alike

🌿 Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) – Care Tips

Wasabi is a cool-climate perennial native to Japan, prized for its spicy rhizome used in traditional sushi dishes. It’s a tricky but rewarding plant to grow, especially if you can mimic its natural, shady, streamside habitat.

☀️ Light

• Prefers partial to full shade

• Too much sun can scorch the leaves

• Mimic forest understory light levels

💧 Watering

• Requires cool, moist, but well-draining soil

• Keep consistently moist like a damp stream bed, never soggy

• Loves clean, flowing water – hydroponic setups work well

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 8–20°C (46–68°F)

• Hates heat – temperatures above 25°C (77°F) can kill it

• Needs cool, humid environments (highland or shaded areas preferred)

🌱 Soil & Pot

• Use rich, organic, and slightly acidic soil (pH 6–7)

• Must be well-draining – avoid compacted or soggy conditions

• Raised beds or large pots in shaded areas are ideal

🌿 Fertilizer

• Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks

• Do not overfertilize – this stresses the plant

⏳ Growth & Harvest

• Takes 18–24 months to mature

• Harvest the rhizome once it thickens and roots develop

• Leaves and stems are edible too, with a milder flavor

🐾 Pet Safety

• Non-toxic, but spicy compounds may irritate if chewed in large amounts

Grow your own culinary treasure with Wasabi—a plant as flavorful as it is fascinating.