Rocket Wild Wasabi Seeds
Diplotaxis erucoides 'Wasabi'
Wild Rocket ‘Wasabi’ is a spicy salad leaf with a wasabi-like kick — not a wasabi root plant, but a fast-growing leafy green full of flavour and heat.
Approx 500 seeds
- Pot Fans
- Grow Your Own
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
Rocket Wild Wasabi Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Wasabi rocket seeds produce spicy, peppery salad leaves with a distinctive wasabi kick. Sow from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. They prefer well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Harvest leaves young for the best flavour in salads and sandwiches.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Rocket Wild Wasabi Seeds
- Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:In well-drained soil, full sun or partial shade
- Water:Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Pick young leaves regularly for best flavour
- Best for:Pots, beds, windowsills
Wild Rocket ‘Wasabi’ (Diplotaxis erucoides) is a fast-growing, cut-and-come-again salad leaf with a naturally spicy, wasabi-like flavour. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, sushi bowls and garnishes, it’s an easy herb to grow in pots, beds or small urban gardens.
- Fast-growing spicy salad leaf with a wasabi-like punch
- Harvest in as little as 25–30 days
- Thrives in containers or small spaces
- Perfect for salads, sandwiches, sushi bowls & garnishes
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How to Grow
Rocket 'Wild Wasabi' can be sown outdoors from March to September in garden beds or containers, or grown indoors year-round in bright, cool conditions. It prefers moist soil and benefits from some light shade in hot weather to maintain tender, spicy leaves.
Sowing
Sow the wasabi rocket seeds thinly on damp, well-drained soil and cover them lightly to encourage quick germination. Starting seeds indoors or in pots during the sowing months helps maintain the steady moisture this plant requires.
Growing
Once seedlings reach a manageable size, thin or transplant them to allow 10–15cm spacing, giving each plant enough room to grow to around 30cm in height and spread within a 30cm pot. Regular watering is important, especially in containers, to keep the soil evenly moist.
Plant care
Maintain steady moisture by watering regularly without over-soaking, particularly in containers where drying out can stress the plants. Harvest young leaves frequently by cutting just above the base to encourage continuous growth and flavourful leaves. Sow new seeds every few weeks from March to September to ensure a constant supply, and allow some plants to flower for pollinators if the flavour becomes too strong.
About Rocket Wild Wasabi
A vigorous, cut-and-come-again wild rocket with a sharp, wasabi-like flavour. Grows quickly, thrives in sun or partial shade, and produces fresh leaves for up to 3 months.
- Pot Fans
- Grow Your Own
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
Eventual height & spread
History of Rocket Wild Wasabi
Wild Rocket ‘Wasabi’ is part of the Diplotaxis family — naturally spicy, with cultivars selected for their distinctive heat. Loved today for adding bold flavour to modern salads and Asian-inspired dishes.
| Other Names | Arugula, Garden rocket or Gargeer |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Not recommended for pets or babies; keep out of reach and always supervise. |
FAQs
It has a sharp, peppery heat similar to wasabi mustard — perfect for adding punch to salads and dishes.
Sow from early spring to late summer. Indoors, you can sow Wild Rocket ‘Wasabi’ all year round.
Pick young leaves regularly to encourage new growth. Harvest cut-and-come-again for up to 12 weeks.