Features
Ideal prune height: 30–60 cm
pH range: 6.0–7.0
Sun preference: Shade to filtered sun
Minimum pot size year 5: 20 L
Time to harvest rhizome: 18–24 months
Harvest period: All year for leaves, rhizome after 18 months
Notable traits: True wasabi, cold-hardy, shade-tolerant, all parts edible
This plant thrives best in a cool, consistently moist environment with good airflow and drainage. It can be grown in protected outdoor areas or indoors under shade. Keep roots cool in summer and mulch well. Don’t let it dry out.
Wasabi Mazuma is one of the few true wasabis that can be grown successfully outside of Japan. Limited stock, don’t miss out. Pick-up in Parkwood (near Riverton) by appointment. Over 700 rare fruit and food plants available—send your wishlist for a quote.
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