{"product_id":"wasabi-japonica-mephisto-green-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","title":"Wasabi Japonica 'Mephisto Green' - Cotswolds Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn unusual and highly sought-after edible plant, \u003ci\u003eWasabi japonica ‘Mephisto Green’\u003c\/i\u003e produces large, heart-shaped leaves and thick stems, but it’s the knobbly rhizome that is most famously used to make authentic wasabi paste. This variety is specially bred for increased cold tolerance and robust growth, making it more suitable for UK gardens. Thriving in cool, shady, and damp conditions, it’s a fascinating addition to a shady border or water garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWasabi japonica ‘Mephisto Green’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Wasabi, is famed for its culinary use and lush foliage. In the right conditions, it forms a striking ornamental edible that doubles as a conversation starter in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClump-forming, Edible rhizome and foliage, Shade-loving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e March – May (small white flowers, sometimes removed to preserve energy for rhizome growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Year-round in mild conditions; may die back in winter and regrow in spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWasabi japonica\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Mephisto Green’ (a cultivar of \u003ci\u003eEutrema japonicum\u003c\/i\u003e, often still referred to under the older name)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEutrema japonicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWasabi, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapanese Horseradish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMountain stream beds of Japan – native to cool, shady, moist habitats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRemove any yellowing or damaged leaves regularly. Flower stalks can be pinched out to encourage root development if growing for harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMinimal wildlife value, though dense foliage may offer shelter to insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePart to full shade in a cool, sheltered spot – ideal near a pond, bog garden, or north-facing wall. Avoid hot, dry, exposed sites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRequires consistently moist soil – never allow to dry out. Likes damp, but not waterlogged, conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRich, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-draining soil. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed monthly in spring and summer with a nitrogen-rich liquid feed for leaf growth, then switch to a balanced fertiliser to support rhizome development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic, though spicy rhizomes and leaves may irritate pets if consumed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor best rhizome development, grow wasabi in a large pot sunk into a shady, damp area of the garden. 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