Wasabi - Mikado

Mikado is a high-quality true wasabi prized for its bold flavour and strong rhizome development. It produces thick stems, edible leaves, and the prized underground rhizome that brings that unmistakable wasabi heat. Mikado is known to tolerate slightly warmer temperatures than other types, making it a good pick for shaded Perth gardens. It thrives in cool, damp, well-drained soil, and prefers filtered light or deep shade.

Features
Ideal prune height: 30–50 cm
pH range: 6.0–7.0
Sun preference: Shade to filtered light
Minimum pot size year 5: 20 L
Time to harvest rhizome: 18–24 months
Harvest period: Leaf year-round, rhizome after 18 months
Notable traits: True wasabi, rhizome-heavy variety, cool-climate tolerant, all parts edible

Grow Mikado in a large pot, shady fern gully, or near a water feature where roots stay cool and moist. Protect from hot winds. It doesn’t like drying out or waterlogged soil. Perfect for patient gardeners chasing authentic wasabi flavour.

Mikado is a rare find in Australia. Grab yours while stock lasts. Pick-up in Parkwood (near Riverton) by appointment. Over 700 rare food plants available—message your wishlist for a quote.

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