Wasabi 'Mazuma'

Introducing Wasabi 'Mazuma'

The true Japanese wasabi prized by chefs and gardeners for its intense heat, bold flavour, and culinary authenticity. Grown from Eutrema japonicum, Mazuma is renowned for producing longer, slender rhizomes with a powerful spicy kick that is hotter than the common 'Daruma' variety, delivering the freshest "nose-tingling" wasabi paste for sushi, sashimi, and gourmet cuisine.

Features and Benefits

• Authentic Heat & Flavour: Mazuma offers the most intense, aromatic tang in the wasabi world, prized in Japan for its smooth texture and vibrant green colour in paste or garnish.
• All Parts Edible: Enjoy edible rhizomes, leaves, stems, and even flowers – use in salads, pickles, or as a fresh garnish year-round.
• Cold-Hardy & Shade-Tolerant: Ideal for cool climates, Mazuma thrives in sheltered, moist, well-drained soils out of full sun, suitable for gardens and large pots anywhere in Australia.
• Evergreen Perennial: Grows to approximately 40-50 cm tall and wide; harvest fresh leaves year-round, with rhizomes ready in 18–24 months.
• Rare and Sought-After: Limited supply and high culinary value make Mazuma a premium choice for discerning chefs and specialty plant collectors.

Planting & Care

Position in deep shade or filtered sunlight, protected from frost and direct summer sun. Maintain consistently moist soil amended with compost and mulch well for best rhizome production. Use a quality herb and vegetable mix, water frequently, and keep roots cool in summer for optimum growth. Mazuma is hardy, attractive, and will reward patient gardeners with rare, premium harvests after two years.

Culinary Use

Grate fresh Mazuma rhizomes to make genuine wasabi paste – hotter, smoother, and more aromatic than any imitation. Leaves and stems add a peppery zest to salads, pickles, and garnishes for truly authentic Japanese dishes.

Add Wasabi 'Mazuma' to your garden and experience the unmistakable taste of true Japanese wasabi – extraordinary flavour starts here.