Wasabi Mustard delivers the tongue-tingling heat of authentic wasabi without the fuss of growing true Japanese wasabi. This vigorous heirloom mustard produces large green leaves with distinctive wavy edges and a fiery bite that elevates everything from spring rolls to stir-fries. Thriving in zones 2-10, this frost-hardy annual reaches 18-24 inches tall and delivers its signature spicy leaves in just 40-49 days.
Partial Shade
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8-10
24in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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The standout feature of Wasabi Mustard is its unmistakable wasabi-like heat that brings authentic fire to your kitchen without the challenge of growing true wasabi. The large, wavy-edged leaves pack serious punch while remaining incredibly versatile, working beautifully fresh in salads, cooked in traditional mustard green dishes, or even harvested as microgreens for an extra zing. This cold-hardy, vigorous grower produces consistently through cool weather, making it perfect for spring and fall gardens across an impressive range of zones.
Wasabi Mustard excels fresh in spring rolls, layered on sandwiches, or tossed into stir-fries where its distinctive heat can shine. The leaves work beautifully in traditional mustard green dishes, while the microgreen stage offers an intense zing perfect for salads and sandwich garnishes. The edible flowers provide both culinary interest and help extend the harvest season when eaten before seed formation.
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Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before the last frost for spring crops, or 4-6 weeks before first frost for fall harvests.
Sow seeds directly in the garden 1/8 inch deep, spacing them about 1 inch apart initially.
Begin harvesting when leaves reach 3-4 inches long, picking outer leaves first to allow inner growth to continue. Cut individual leaves or snip whole rosettes about 1 inch above the crown for regrowth. Harvest microgreens at 7-14 days for maximum zing, or allow plants to reach full size over 40-49 days. Regular harvesting encourages continued leaf production and helps delay bolting in warm weather.
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