Japanese Horseradish (Eutrema japonicum)
Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) is a perennial herb known for its pungent rhizome used as a condiment. It thrives in cool, moist, shaded environments.
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Sunlight
Prefers partial to full shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist.
Soil
Requires rich, moist, well-draining soil with a high organic content, preferably slightly acidic.
Temperature
Cool temperatures are ideal.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed moderately during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers partial to full shade.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Keep soil consistently moist.
Avoid waterlogging.
Requires rich, moist, well-draining soil with a high organic content, preferably slightly acidic.
Cool temperatures are ideal.
Avoid extreme heat.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed moderately during the growing season.
Use diluted balanced fertilizer.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
5000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBrassicales
- familyBrassicaceae
- genusEutrema
- speciesEutrema japonicum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes