Wasabi Mazuma

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$10.70

The authentic stuff, not dyed horseradish! Grow your own fresh sushi paste - it takes a little care and attention but you'll be so proud you did, especially if you love your Japanese cuisine.

Purple-stemmed 'Mazuma' is a highly regarded variety for its elegance, extra heat and sweetness.

Excellent cultivation and culinary info on Asahi's website

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Description

Wasabia japonica 'Mazuma'

APPEARANCE : Lush tropical herbaceous perennial, related to cabbages, with glossy evergreen heart-shaped foliage and purple stalks. White buds open into white flowers above the foliage.
USE FOR: Attractive garden plant grown for its edible spicy-tangy roots used in cooking and medicine.
CLIMATE : Frost free. Doesn't like it very hot either, under 27C is perfect
PLANTING: Grows in cool shady stream beds and gently sloping water fields in the wild. Try planting in pots that you can move into shade, indoors, or to a cooler location as required. Neutral pH rich soil, well-draining but always moist to damp. Plants like to be about 30cm or so apart.
CARE: Grow in well drained soil, plenty of cool water, filtered or full shade. Can be successfully grown hydroponically. Harvest the roots after 2-3 years; harvest individual lower leaves as the plants grow.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 50cm H x 40-50cm W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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