[boltonrob]

As a new member of the allotment community, I'm hoping someone out there can help me!

I'm a big fan of Wasabi (Wasabia Japonica) as a food and, having recently got our first allotment, I was keen to try growing it.

Having searched all over the internet, however, I've found some contradictory information; various sites say it's fairly easy to grow in a shady, damp soil, others that it will only grow in a japanese mountain stream!

More practically, however, I've been completely unable to source any seeds, rhizomes or seedlings anywhere.

Can anyone shed any light?

Robin

[andy135]

Here you go mate.....................

http://www.poyntzfieldherbs.co.uk/catalogue1.asp?sortby=engname&colhead=wateredge&req=yes&doctitle=Suitable%20for%20edge%20of%20water.

HORSERADISH, JAPANESE or WASABI Wasabia japonica P  30cm. A perennial herbaceous plant from Japan with large heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. The young leaves are good in salads and the root has a strong mustard-like flavour. Enjoys rich moist soil and partial shade.    Plant - £5.70

[boltonrob]

Cheers Steve - looks perfect!

[andy135]

Good luck with it.