Organic Japanese Rocket 'Wasabi'

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Japanese arugula Brassica juncea 'Wasabi' is an amazing organic annual that brings a rare aromatic intensity and true culinary personality to the vegetable garden. From the very first harvests, its crisp, dark green foliage reveals a pungent, wasabi-like flavor, making it as intriguing as it is tasty for lovers of spicy greens. Its compact habit makes it easy to integrate into food beds, vegetable garden rows or even containers near the kitchen, where it can be harvested as needed. Very quick to produce, it quickly rewards the gardener with tender young leaves, ideal for enriching salads, sandwiches and mixed greens with a lively and original note. Hardy and cold-tolerant, it is suitable for both spring and autumn sowings, thus extending the season for fresh harvests. Grown in fertile, cool, well-drained soil, it maintains beautiful foliage quality and steady growth. When allowed to grow, it also contributes to garden diversity by attracting pollinator life. Both productive, surprising and delightfully pungent, 'Wasabi' is an excellent ally for gourmet gardeners seeking new flavors.

Growing conditions

Watering
Regular
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Germination temperature
10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
Germination (days)
4 to 8 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Height
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Sowing depth
0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
June to August
Sowing period
April to September
Harvest
32 days after sowing
Use
Salads, mixed greens, sandwiches, sauces, soups
Companion plants
Carrots, lettuces, tomatoes, radishes
Incompatible plants
Cabbage