Grow Wasabi From Seeds
Wasabi is accustomed to shady river banks high in the Japanese mountains so has evolved to survive in very low light levels. It will need protecting from the summer sun with heavy shade. Under over-hanging branches, behind a tall bush or on the shaded side of a fence or wall are all good spots. Choose a shaded, well-ventilated spot, avoid window sills and sunny locations. If you have a pond, wasabi will be happy on the edge provided shade is available. Caring Wasabi Plant Wasabi loves its summers cloudy and cool so if the weather is dull you can take solace in the fact the wasabi will be thriving. If your shade is not sufficient in summer you will notice the leaves yellowing, provide more shade by growing a tall plant on the sunny side or fixing a piece of shade cloth above the wasabi. A well-established plant will send large heart shaped leaves 60 cm high and a meter wide, making a striking feature in a shady spot where other plants might struggle to gather enough light. Th...