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Wasabi Matsum - young plants

Eutrema japonica 'Matsum' - the extra hot temptation

(€63,00 per plate) €1,05 per plant
( per plate) €0,00 per plant
(€63,00 per plate) €1,05 per plant
excl. VAT plus shipping
Plate equals 60 plants
Plant size: root ball ⌀ = 4 cm; height 5.5 cm
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Plates Price* per plant*
1-3 plates €54,00 EUR €0,90 EUR
4-43 plates €51,30 EUR €0,86 EUR
From 44 plates €48,60 EUR €0,81 EUR
(* excl. tax plus shipping)

Advantages Matsum

  • exotic spiciness
  • Perennial cultivation is possible with winter protection
  • Self-supply tastes better than adulterated commercial goods

Fact sheet

Growth: a perennial and perennial deciduous plant; loves cool and shady spots in the garden

Ripeness/Harvest: In addition to the central shoot axis (from which the actual wasabi paste is grated), the leaves and flowers can also be harvested

Fruits: The young leaves are used (as a seasoning for salads) and the developing central shoot axis (grated as wasabi paste)

Taste: first a sweet start, then the mustard oils burning in the nose and palate - a bit borderline and yet - or even more so - unmistakably good! Just typical wasabi!

Variety description

Wasabi is like the horseradish's extra-hot brother. Although the two plants are not so closely related - as cruciferous plants with pungent mustard oils as their main ingredients - they do have important things in common.

Wasabi 'Matsum' enjoys a great demand that can hardly be met. For this reason, it is not uncommon to find wasabi pastes on the market that contain only horseradish instead of wasabi. Of course, they are dyed a little green so that you don't notice it until it's too late...

When cultivating wasabi, it is important to bear in mind that the perennial grows on the edge of swamps in Japan. Therefore, it should be grown in semi-shade to shade, in moist soil, with high humidity and medium temperatures. When growing in pots, fertilisation should not be neglected. The pot should also be placed on a saucer. Wasabi is not a hotspur in terms of growth. The advantage of pot cultivation is that you can better guarantee a shady location because Wasabi does not like the summer sun at all.

Everything from Wasabi 'Matsum' can be used: the leaves, flowers, shoot axis and roots. However, only from the 2nd year of growth and not more than 20% of the plant mass. Wasabi dies back in late autumn. Then cover the rootstock well with a thick layer of straw or leaves and brushwood. You can do the same with pots or put them in a cool greenhouse, shed or even garage. They should just be frost-free and relatively dry.

Technical data

SKU 05475
Brand EverVeg®
Type Matsum
Lubera type
License type
Advantages exotic spiciness, Perennial culture possible with winter protection, Self-sufficiency tastes better than adulterated merchandise
Growth a perennial and perennial deciduous plant; loves cool and shady spots in the garden
Annual growth perennial
Height 40 cm
Blossoming time April
Blossom color white
Leaf color shiny green
Leaves Evergreen
Striking autumn color no
Ripeness/Harvest In addition to the central shoot axis (from which the actual wasabi paste is grated), the leaves and flowers can also be harvested
Harvest time Leaves: April - September; Shoot axis: October - November
Fruits The young leaves are used (as a seasoning for salads) and the developing central shoot axis (grated as wasabi paste)
Fruit color glossy green leaves, the grated stem is milky green in colour
Taste first a sweet start, then the mustard oils burning in the nose and palate - a bit borderline and yet - or even more so - unmistakably good! Just typical wasabi!
Sturdiness **
Winter hardiness sufficient
Weight 0.0 kg