Live Wasabi Plant Starts for Sale (Wasabia japonica)

Grow real wasabi at home with healthy 4–5″ starts from our Half Moon Bay, California farm. Each start has already had 3 months of careful growing in our greenhouses, so you're getting a head start on a famously slow-growing plant.

Start your own wasabi garden with our premium wasabi plants. Enjoy the unique flavor and health benefits of authentic wasabi, cultivated with care and delivered directly to your doorstep.

Product details

• Real Wasabia japonica, not horseradish
• 4–5″ ready-to-plant starts, 3-plant minimum
• Harvest leaves and petioles in about 6 months, and stems (sometimes called rhizomes) in 18–24 months
• Grows well in containers, in shaded garden beds, or indoors

What wasabi plants need

Cool temperatures (ideally below 75°F), but cannot freeze. Filtered sunlight, and moist, well-draining soil. The most common mistake is overwatering. Read our complete wasabi growing guide →

Shipping

Monday morning we select your wasabi starts from our greenhouse, pack them, and ship that afternoon. They arrive by Thursday and never sit in a warehouse over a weekend. Order by Sunday at 8 pm Pacific time. We ship to 49 states (unfortunately we are unable to ship to Hawaii).

Special Offers

Free shipping on orders of $80 and up - 8 starts or any combination of plants and other products on our website.

FAQ

Can I really grow wasabi at home?
Yes. With shade, cool temperatures, and good drainage, home gardeners can harvest plenty of edible leaves and wasabi. 

What arrives in the box?
You'll receive carefully wrapped plugs. Unpack them right away, water lightly, and plant in well-draining soil.

What if I live in a very cold or hot climate?
You'll need grow the wasabi in moveable containers or keep them entirely inside to avoid a lethal freeze or multiple days above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Best of luck growing this wonder of a plant. We would love to see pictures of your garden with some of our wasabi plants thriving, so tag us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook!