Sharp. Aromatic. Nose-tingling heat â no wasabi paste required.
- Season
- 2026
đ¶đ Wasabi Radish Seeds
Sharp. Aromatic. Nose-tingling heat â no wasabi paste required.
Meet the radish that thinks itâs a condiment.
Wasabi Radish delivers that unmistakable wasabi punch â sharp, clean heat with a quick, exhilarating zing that hits the nose and disappears like a ninja.
If you love sushi, sashimi, cold-noodle salads, or Asian-inspired platesâŠ
this radish is your secret flex.
Small roots. Big personality.
A chefâs garnish. A foragerâs dream. A growerâs little party trick.
đ± Why Grow Wasabi Radish
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Distinct wasabi-like heat | Authentic Japanese-style spice kick |
| Fast maturity | ~30 days to harvest |
| Cold-friendly | Perfect for early spring or fall crops |
| Compact root size | Great for tight spaces / containers |
| Stunning microgreen option | Gorgeous jade-green leaves + intense flavour |
Type: Raphanus sativus
Days to maturity: ~25â35 root / 10â14 microgreen
Habit: Compact, productive, quick cycle
đœ Flavour & Culinary Notes
Sharp, horseradish-meets-wasabi flavour â explosive but clean, not lingering.
Pairs beautifully with:
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Sushi & sashimi plates
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Cold soba or udon
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Japanese pickles
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Tataki & crudo
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Oysters + mignonette
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Steak carpaccio
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Cream-cheese spreads
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Smoked salmon boards
Root + leaves + microgreens are all usable.
Shave thin for an elegant Michelin-grade garnish.
Pro Move: grate fresh, mix with rice vinegar + pinch of sugar â instant wasabi-style condiment.
đšđŸ Growing Notes
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Best in cool weather â spring or fall
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Sow direct; radishes dislike transplanting
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Thin to 2â spacing for fuller roots
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Keep evenly moist for clean flavour + crisp texture
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Harvest small for peak spice + tenderness
Microgreens Tip:
Harvest young â heat is potent, flavour is bright, colour is popping.
Perfect for sushi restaurants & fancy brunch boards.
đĄ Who Will Love It
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Sushi lovers & sashimi purists
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Chefs & plating nerds
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Microgreen growers
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Farmersâ market radish rebels
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Home gardeners who like to show off
The radish equivalent of saying:
âI grow my own wasabi.â
Instant street cred.
đ Highlights
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Signature wasabi-style heat
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Harvest in ~30 days
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Incredible microgreen flavour
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Cold-tolerant, fast, and productive
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Restaurant-level garnish & flavour
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this varietyâs kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.






















