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Scientific Name: Eutrema japonicum 'Mazuma'

Also Known As

Wasabia japonica 'Mazuma'

Plant type

perennial, aquatic, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

9a-9b

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Mazuma Wasabi plant details

Mazuma Wasabi is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mazuma Wasabi

Plant type: perennial aquatic fruit / vegetable
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mazuma Wasabi

USDA Zones: 9a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This WASABI has more heat than Daruma but with a complex, delicate sweetness. Mature leaves have red stems. Wasabi is edible and delicious! Shade, rich moist, draining soil. Rounded leaves create clumps about 18” high and wide. Also good in pots (at least 10”); stems and leaves are edible, rhizome takes about 2 years to mature.

By: Secret Garden Growers

The wasabi served in Japanese restaurants is not wasabi at all. It is made of horseradish, mustard, and green food colouring. Wasabia japonica (now apparently known as Eutrema japonicum) is the real deal and is a very different culinary experience with a sweet heat and intensity that is more subtle and delicate than the fake stuff which can overpower the senses. 'Mazuma' is an excellent variety considered to have more heat than 'Daruma' and more tolerance to warmer climates. After grating, allow to sit for a few minutes before eating for flavours to develop. Grow in moist to wet soils in part shade or morning sun. Makes a lush ground cover in coastal BC or grow in containers and protect in winter in colder zones.