Wasabi

Eutrema japonicum

Native to:
Japan, Korea, Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Eutrema
Species:
Eutrema japonicum
USDA Symbol:
WAJA

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers cool, shaded environments near streams

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 30–60 days; sow in moist, humus-rich soil in part shade.