I have zero intention of growing wasabi because I’m such a novice and would be unable to keep anything alive for longer than a season. That being said, this is the best How-To video on TH-cam. Super in depth, highly succinct, and the chronological instruction was insanely well thought out.
Hi Noticeme Senpai, You are definitely reading my mind! It did take an extended amount of planning! Very glad to hear you've noticed the attention to detail! Being able to extrapolate everything to visuals everyone can understand was my intended goal and I think I'm still far from it if you're not convinced to get involved in wasabi agriculture 😥 The most rewarding part is having it reinforced with such positive feedback such as yours! Thank you so much for showing your support and I'm very grateful to interact with viewers such as yourself!
Not often do you see such an in-depth guide for growing a specific plant, along with the potential threats, problems AND the solutions to them. I don't usually comment, but I have to say, well done, very impressive guide. At the start I admittedly thought it was going a bit slow and even attempted to skip a bit here and there... only to end up rewinding what I had just skipped to watch the whole thing.
Hi Aitharel! I skipped through it too :D :D :D Does this mean you're starting a wasabi dynasty too? Together we can conquer the world, one rhizome at a time! This kind of video is actually 10% of what goes on in my head while I'm recording, the other 90% is my secret hahahaha 😂🤣😂 The entire thought process, ideas and creativity, I'm glad I was able to capture and present it to an audience 🤗 Thank you sooooo much for supporting my growing channel! Your comment made my day and it's very encouraging to hear such positive feedback!
Hi! I'm very glad to hear such positive feedback! I'll do my best to make sure I meet the gold standard and some day reach the platinum standard :D It makes me smile inside knowing my channel is appreciated, it's a passion I've been focused on for so long. I'll expand more on the gardening as it appears to be requested more than my cooking :( I'll continue my journey and hopefully one day it'll make a better future for everyone! Thank you for the sub, it's very motivational to know there are people who share their support!
I am by no means an ag-head, but I like to watch videos about plants from time to time and wanted to learn more about Wasabi. This is one of the best educational videos I've ever seen on growing a plant, I'm genuinely very impressed. Wish I could find more videos like this
Hi Devin! So glad to hear that you've enjoyed it! I'm very passionate about cooking and gardening, I can best express it through these videos :) As long as the community continues to support my channel, I'll keep publishing quality content! Thanks for showing your support!
Hi JP, It was my pleasure to provide this useful content and I'm very glad to hear you've enjoyed it! Although it did take a few years, I lost track when I was smitten with my first wasabi plant. I became so fascinated by how complex this plant was and how beneficial it is to our health. I encourage you to check out my other gardening videos if you've enjoyed this one! Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooo much for supporting my channel, it lets me know I'm doing something positive :)
Holy hell this was the most informative video I’ve ever seen on wasabi. Thousand of coming wasabi growers will have much better success after seeing this video. Thank you for your extremely valuable contribution
Thank you! It only took a few years to complete :D Overall, I had many more topics to discuss about wasabi but I'll release more in the future. I'll be releasing many more gardening videos just for you! Thank you very much for your support, it's greatly appreciated when I'm appreciated!
I have been interested in growing my own wasabi for cooking, but always have thought it's near impossible to do, but you've changed my mind with this extremely useful extensive guide. A phenomenal video! I wish all educational videos on different topics were like yours.
Hi, it's not impossible but it is very challenging. Once you dive head first in the world of wasabi agriculture, everything else after that will come natural! I'm very happy to hear that you've enjoyed the video! Many more gardening videos are in production, I hope they share the same energy as this one! I'll do my best to make sure I draw out the key points and not become too long winded :D :D :D Thank you very much for the sub, I will not disappoint you!
@@UmamiGarden Wow thanks for the reply! I'm quite familiar with agriculture in general and grow about 20 different types of culinary herbs for my own personal cooking, but did not know it's even possible to grow Wasabi in pots. This has opened my eyes and I sure will try to get a hold of some seeds from my contacts and try growing some.
Am not one to usually leaf comments of reviews but I can't help myself here. So well done. Thank you. thank you, thank you!!! Am excited to try this.... can't wait.
Hi Station 3467, You too leaf me with no words to describe how I feel :D :D :D I'm very glad to hear you've enjoyed this content, also encouraging you to advance your journey into other areas of gardening! Your response makes me feel appreciated and proud to continue my channel! Thank you so much for showing your support!
I learned more in 22 minutes from you than all the other youtube videos combined. I live in central California and always wanted to challenge my green thumb. It gets super hot here so I don't know if I can make it work. Thank you sir for the info.
Hi, your response is greatly appreciated and it's very motivating to hear! Wasabi is definitely fun to grow and possible in opposite extremes, if you can grow wasabi you can grow anything! I hope to provide you with more inspiration and expand your garden skills to other types of plants with my future videos. Organic gardening will encourage many beneficial insects that'll make your garden flourish while helping our environment! I'll be more than happy to answer any questions, my goal is to help everyone succeed and share this knowledge! Thank you for the sub!
This is my favourite genre of video: extremely niche topic explained by someone who is passionate about it! These videos always manage to just grab my attention and keep it until the end, and this is no exception, great work!
Hi Megamataman! I'm so glad to hear you've enjoyed it! You're absolutely right, I'm very passionate about growing just about everything! I hope all my future videos have the same effect if not keeps you engaged in urban gardens! Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
@UmamiGarden thank you for taking me on this wonderful journey. I live on a potato farm in southern Ontario, Canada and hope to expand my farm into something like this. ginseng is very popular in my area, but i think this will make great competition! thank you, 10x over!
Hi FPVivid! You're very welcome and thank you so much for your positive feedback! I wish you all the success in the world in regards to your farming journey, I too hope you expand into Wasabi agriculture! It's great to hear new agriculture methods shared with other gardeners/farmers! Thank you for supporting my channel!
While this is an in-depth guide to a curious topic (taking care of a rather rare plant), I find your tone really soothing, enough as a sleep aid. Coming off of a 12-hour shift, this content is really appreciated 😊
This it the best Wasabi tutorials on youtube! Thank you for upload this. I am growing them in containers in England (I think it's US Zone 8). I thought I lost them all after a year with a lot of caring inside my house. But after I moved them to outside, East side of the house with no direct sun. They come back, big and blooms. Shame that I lost some in summer when it's too hot and dry out. But recently I propagted a lot more from the rest. Now I should be able to safe them all. Many thanks to you for this clip!
Hi Chaturon! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it! I rather the video be best suited for your needs and adds value than to be the best video on TH-cam 🤗 They’re very resilient and will come back as a stronger strain if you continue to grow them in your region. Zone 8 is great for them, freezing temps are great because it’ll eradicate any pests. Wasabi thrives very well with those conditions. I’m working on advanced prolongation techniques which I hope will be even more valuable! Thank you so much for showing your support for my channel!
Hi @Burrfection !!! Or should I say "Hamono-Kun, Slayer of JNats, Forger of steel, Lord of Japanese Knives! " Very blessed to have you visit my channel and share your kind thoughts! I definitely can expand more on Wasabi agriculture to a more granular level - Stay tuned! I've also checked out your new channel surrounding Wasabi - Great content! Please let me know how I can help - Also, Yuzu season is in, if you're in the Bay Area please pick up some fresh baskets to enjoy! If you enjoy Wasabi, you'll be in love with Yuzu! Thank you so much for supporting my channel, it brings me great honor!
Hi Hunter! It's currently in production! I hope it provides you with more confidence in keeping your plants happy and helping them thrive! I too have a large collection of succulents, I only feed them worm tea and they go bananas! To be honest with you, I don't even when I purchased any fertilizers from the hardware stores. I strongly recommend worm tea for all your needs, it's such a great resource and totally free to make! Extremely many benefits, I'll outline them in my videos! Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Hi Novaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! You're also amazing! I'm glad you spared time to enjoy my long video! I sure hope it provided you great and useful information to guide you on your journey of home propagation as well! Thanks so much for supporting my channel!
Hi @vhfgamer ! I am definitely very lucky! It was a lot of patience and training for her to understand what to respect in nature. I'm very blessed to have her in my life, she's also very well cared for! Thank you for supporting my channel!
Hi Gr8tD3cepti0n, There's no mystery to growing wasabi at all! It's just like any other plant, but we just need to have them acclimated or create their natural habitat! Follow the instructions in my video and you'll end up with way more than you can enjoy! Share with friends and family and teach them too! Thank you so much for your support!
@@UmamiGarden I agree after watching your video there is no mystery to growing Wasabi, however a lot of growers created an air of mystery by making it appear its harder than it seems. I'm still a novice at growing wasabi but have to great healthy starts that are starting to take off. Thanks for the response!
Superb quality of information and technology. Such a meaningful in depth study explanation that any beginner can do it with success. Thank you for beautiful video
Hi Mukhtarshah9810, Your honest voice and inspiration motivates me to create even better content! Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and I hope to provide much more for our community! Again, thank you for your continued support!
It's really easy! After several years of trial and error :D I find pleasure in passing on this knowledge and help others succeed! Thank you for the sub and I hope to provide you with more valuable videos!
Hi Coldtaco! It's in production! Missing some footage I'm working on and it'll be published soon! Thank you so much for your positive feedback and supporting my channel!
Hi Weirdo! You're very welcome! So glad you hear you've enjoyed my content! I wouldn't say it's the best 😅 I've seen much gooder :D :D :D One day I'll get as good as the best! For now, I get satisfaction from positive feedback such as yours! Thank you for supporting my channel! Oh yea, I shared the sashimi platter with Shiso 🤤😸
Thank you, Umami Garden 🌱 for generously sharing your knowledge of wasabi growing! I had no idea they could grow in containers?! I like your happy koi pond/aquaponic system ☮️
Hi Gaia Carney! Glad it was helpful! They can actually be grown in anything you can think of, just meet their minimal requirements and they'll grow. For a more native approach, the combination of soil and pebbles is the recommended solution. The kois are happy too! Only when they can get their mouths around the wasabi leaves :D :D :D They're quite spoiled, I'll produce a video to share the process surrounding their care and the workflow behind the filtration system. Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Thanks so much for sharing your hands-on knowledge of growing wasabi! As everyone mentioned, the need for an in-depth video like this hadn't been answered before and you've exceeded my expectations on every measure with yours. Very happy to have found your channel since our interests in using organic agricultural methods to bring rare and interesting ingredients to the kitchen table most certainly align. I'm especially eager to watch your upcoming video on aquaponics since I'm currently doing research in order to reproduce such a system on a very small scale for one of my classes. If you could provide me with a few answers, it could really help me attest the feasibility of my project. I'm mostly wondering about info on the qualities of your pond water (mineral/microbial profiles, concentration of nutrients, temperature, etc.) and if you had any data on how different water displacement rates could affect wasabi plants (mostly to help me elaborate my design and which pump to use). Cheers from Canada!
Hi, I'm in sheer delight to hear such a positive response, definitely very motivating to continue my production journey! :D :D :D It's very endearing to have you taken so much time to provide this thoughtful comment! My goal is to ultimately provide insight as well as inspiration to encourage everyone to venture into organic and sustainable gardening. To answer a few of your questions, a list my projects that are currently in production that expand from your current list. - Aquaponics, growth established through my koi pond - Aeroponics, plants such as strawberries, lettuce and wasabi starts grown from an aeroponic tower - Worm Tea, homebrewed all purpose organic fertilizer or aeroponic solution Many other videos in the pipeline, but I'd explode your brain if I kept going! Everything in my garden is recirculated when possible into compost or vermicompost. The koi pond has many parameters that I measure, it's a closed loop system that involves several water filtration and purification systems. All waste water is repurposed into the worm tea mixture, when possible, rain water is used. Parameters Measured - Ammonia - Bacteria, not measurable but based upon water quality provided by bio media bead filter - Copper - Nitrates - Nitrite - pH - Phosphates - Salinity - TDS - Fish happiness, happy fish equates to high water quality! Beneficial is important for a stable aeroponic, aquaponic or hydroponic system. It helps maintain the balance of the micro diversity we're not able to measure. I currently do not have the tools to measure this but I respectively do it by checking the water quality. The above parameters are measured through calibrated probes, or digital tools for accuracy, logged into a data table I was able to program. The beauty behind worm tea is that it can be extremely concentrated and still be effective, or less potent due to water displacement it'll still be as effective as long as it's stable. It's stable if there is no fowl odor, if there's a fowl odor it'll still be effective but the concentration level may have diminished due to dead bacteria. I'll have a video on this soon and I hope it'll provide you with a book of knowledge! Thank you for the sub and your extremely kind words, it's great to know viewers such as yourself enjoy and understand the magnitude of work behind these videos! My contact information can be found in my page if you have burning questions.
Thank you very much for the praise! It pleases me to know you've enjoyed it! The amount of knowledge I've gathered in a span of 2 and several before that, is a culmination of this video. I hope it provided a substantial amount of value! In the world of gardening, you're always learning, but teach others and share the knowledge! Thanks for the sub!
I hope you continue to post more videos. I have watched this video over a dozen times since mid summer last year. I plan to start growing wasabi this year. You mentioned in this video to explore your channel for a guide on setting up a worm bin, but I did not see a video on that. Is this planned for the future? Thank you for such a chill and incredibly informative video! Can't wait to see what you post next!
Hi Michael, The worm bin video will be up soon! I'm trying to cover as much detail as I can as many questions were presented to me. In the meantime, I hope you can enjoy other videos that are published! Thank you so much for your continued support!
Hi PV&Co! Shiso was given to her because she would always roll around in the shiso bed 😹 I also call her by her full name "Shiso Kutie!" Or "Kutie!" and she'll come running to me :D :D :D I adopted her as a feral cat that needed more than socializing, I'll have a video about her soon! Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
こんにちは Michael Kiyotaka Kamata! こんにちは、日本が提供するものを世界に提供してくれたあなたとあなたの美しい国に個人的に感謝したいと思います。私は訪問中に多くのことを学び、あなたの文化といくつかの失われた芸術を誰もが理解できるように、私のチャンネルを日本周辺のすべてに捧げています。 私のチャンネルをサポートしてくれてありがとう！ :D :D :D Translation : Hello, I want to personally thank you and your beautiful country for providing the world what Japan has to offer. I've learned so much during my visit and I devote my channel to everything surrounding Japan so everyone can appreciate your culture and several lost arts. Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Hi Dennis! I think it's only pure silver :( maybe even bronze! I feel as though there's still much more I could have done to make it even better. Thank you for showing your support for my channel!
I’ve been growing wasabi for the past year and scoured the internet for information and I still lost plants through trial and error. Your video is the most comprehensive for wasabi care. I have to bring them inside during winter and summer though. Any tips for that like about lighting and fertilizing without worm tea? Could really use any info to help them do well indoors.
Hi A N! I'm very glad to hear you've found value in this video and thanks for supporting my channel! This may sound silly, but if you have space in your refrigerator you can grow wasabi seedlings in there! It's the perfect environment for them, just don't open it too much! That's when it loses the air and lights come on! The other solution is to grow them in the garage, but it'll need air circulation, they do not like stagnant air. A good flow of air circulating is an essential nutrient to them, this also prevents fungal infections and mold. In terms of fertilizing, you can use worm castings that can be purchased from vendors. Or add worms into the container and allow them to provide your plants a constant supply of nutrients. The other solution is to purchase organic liquid fertilizers to feed them every week during growing season. The wasabi plants will not grow successfully if they're not fed properly. Key to success in growing wasabi plants is consistency. Thank you for your support, I'll be more than happy to answer any other questions you have!
This is such a high quality video! Thank you for sharing. I would love to see more on your aquaponics design with the koi. You have some lovely nishikigoi!
Hi, I'm very happy to hear that you've enjoyed it! I'm glad this video provided some visibility behind wasabi agriculture! The aquaponics video is currently in production and will be done in a few months, it's the heart of my garden - next to the worm bins. It provides water to our bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and many other beneficial insects. As with all my videos, they require several seasons of footage before it's considered complete. We've had our Nishikigoi for several years, some are over a decade old from when they were a the size of a small goldfish and our pond was built in 2005. They're our babies and we hand feed them all the time! Glad to see you have an eye for these beautiful koi fish too! An aquaponic system can host any kind of fish, but tilapia are common since they're used as food too. Our system consists of several components, bead filter system, 3 stage carbon filtration and a UV light. This should provide you an image of how our pond is managed and how the water cycles through the aquaponic system. Thank you for the sub and I hope my future videos will meet your expectations!
@@UmamiGarden I am so happy to hear about your initiatives in taking care of your pond and koi! Your channel has inspired me to experience and undertake new ventures in agriculture (particularly wasabi), which I hope to share in the future with you. In the meantime, I hope to learn more (perhaps a koi video?) and get your highly highly knowledgable advice. Thank you so much, and I will be patiently waiting for what's to come next!
Hi! Yes please share the knowledge! There is no right or wrong way to grow wasabi, you just need to meet their requirements and you've got a gold standard! The koi videos and many others are in production, I'm obsessed with perfection - I don't feel satisfied to release a mediocre video :D We do not use any pond salt or chemicals in our pond, reason being is the water is used for our garden. This is also good for the health of the koi too, but sometimes issues occur and you'll need to quarantine and medicate them. I'm excited to share my journey surrounding gardening and koi husbandry with you and everyone interested!
Thank you for such an in depth and complete guide, the best on the internet so far! Would love to see your guide on creating a koi fish pond as well! It's such a meditative experience to sit in front of it.
Hi Chris! Absolutely! Very glad to hear you've enjoyed it! I'm sure there are much higher quality videos out there, I'm still working on perfecting my craft and learning from others! The garden tour is in production, my pond needs a bit of renovation before :D It too, is also in production - It's a very old pond we've built over 2 decades ago and it's still running strong. Our kois were raised as babies and have grown to be the size of toddlers lol! Thank you so much again for your continued support!
こんにちはMiinuspiste感謝すべきは私です！あなたとあなたの美しい国に、日本なしでは私の情熱を分かち合うことはできません！それは非常に難しいですが、適切な知識があれば、それは非常に簡単で楽しいです！私はあなたが楽しむためにもっと多くのコンテンツを提供できることを願っています、そして私はあなたと日本を誇りに思います！時間を割いてチャンネルをサポートしてくれてありがとう！ Translation : Hi Miinuspiste it is I who should be thanking! To you and your beautiful country, without Japan I wouldn't be able to share my passion! It is very difficult, but with the right knowledge it's very easy and fun! I hope I can provide much more content for you to enjoy and not dissapoint. I'll make you and Japan proud! Thank you so much for giving me your time and supporting my channel! \0/ :D :D :D \0/
Thank You So Much!!! I look forward into releasing more videos with the same style. I wanted to keep it clear, simple and informative - If there's anything else I can improve upon I'm listening :) Thank you for showing your support!
Loved the video, I plan on putting a living pond in my backyard and was thinking I could put these in the water return since it's pretty much a slow running stream.
This could not have come a better time - I was just gifted some seeds! Really helpful and informative. Thank you for this video. And some pets for Shiso. 😸
That's so nice of you to say that! Right meow is the purrfect time to start germinating those seeds! Share results of your success when you can :) Shiso is feline good about your success too! Thank you so much for visiting and supporting my channel!
Love this video. Thank you so much for sharing. We have one of the first Wasabi farms here in Oregon after it came from Japan in the late 90s. I love the taste of fresh Wasabi. This video got me so stoked.
I have been unable to grow Wasabi. I Live in Texas. The heat or lack of watering has hamstringed me. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Great video. TY
Hi @sasquatchman0012 ! You too, you're amazing! Not only do these plants look amazing, they taste absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for showing your support for my channel!
Hi ZZCats! It's very lovely in person, and the presence of this plant provides you with a pleasant energy! I definitely love surrounding myself with these plants and of course Shiso! She is very friendly! She also says hello back to you and your kitties too! Shiso is a cameo in many of my videos :D :D :D Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
This is exactly the kind of gardening video I wish I could find on all.the.plants. I hope to see more gardening videos on your channel, because this is superb. +1 sub
Hi, Thank you for the praise! My goal is to make many more gardening videos and cooking to compliment each other! Can't cook without gardening :D I hope the future videos bring more than just joy, I hope it also inspires you! Thank you for the sub!
Each plant wants it own micro environment it evolved in. Furthermore it will have pest(s) that evolved to prey upon it and are also evolved for that micro environment. You just need provide that, IPM, and whatever plant will thrive. What to me looks to be the "bitch" about wasabi beyond its micro is its gestation period.... Most if not all agro crops are designed to lived 8-10 weeks. It is 18 months, keeping something alive and productive not a cow for 18 months is, not easy.
I've been looking for videos on growing wasabi (I wish to try in the future), most videos seem to be for entertainment purposes even though they claim to be educational. This video is the most educational one I've found. I hope to find more on different plants on your channel. You deserve more subs man, this is really great content.
I dont know shit about gardening then i stumbled upon this vid. Your videos are really well made i thought you are big gardening youtuber lol. You really deserve more subscriber
Hi Abi Ikhsan! Thank you for the awesome feedback and it's greatly appreciated! Unfortunately, I'm not famous or popular but that doesn't change how I interact with my viewers and quality of content. Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Wow,this was so well done. I was a horticulture student in college about 40 years ago and have always enjoyed gardening challenges. Growing Wasabi has been on my wish list for about 15 years now and I have spent a great deal of time studying how to do so. This has been by far the best video I have found on this subject. Environmental control has been I felt very important to success with this plant. Cooking and eating wonderful food is a big pastime of mine so raising my own foods or harvesting from nature so important. I live in the Pacific Northwest of the USA with a 8 minute walk to a river with salmon. I very much wish to enjoy my fresh caught salmon with true Wasabi. This video will help so thank you. The problem has been finding access to the plants or seeds. I believe I have found access to one veritie. Thank you for your work. Fyi, I have the same looking type of cat. I love my little buddy. Unlike yours my cat doesn't mind the rain at all. Have a great day. 🌤👍🌱🪴
What a wonderful, insightful video. I tried to grow wasabi in a Styrofoam tray last year in just river gravel. It was fed by underground water coming out of the channel beside my farm. I thought they all died. I thought the sceptics were right.... but one month ago 3 out of the four ribosomes sprouted again! So happy. After watching your video I think I will repot them in deeper pots with gravel in the bottom as you have shown in your aquaponics version... then I will put them back in empty styro trays as before. This is a great improvement! THANK YOU! :)
Hi Nat! You're very welcome! Contrary to what has been said about wasabi plants, as long as you meet their minimal requirements they'll grow. Provide them with consistent love and they'll thrive in any condition! Keep them oxygenated, avoid stagnant water, it'll cause root rot as they're very sensitive to poor water quality and do not like wet feet. Thank you so much for supporting my channel! I'll provide many more in depth urban gardening methods in my future videos!
Hi @zanmar6404 ! That's a great idea! I definitely will start production and publish the quality content that hopefully meets your expectation! Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
I've been thinking about trying out growing wasabi, but it seems so intimidating and next to impossible by all other information out there. I found some seeds and decided to do some more research and found your video. It is very encouraging and inspiring to try it out! I don't mind the little long process, but have been worried about how and where to grow it since I'm a zone 5... Thinking of having it as an indoor plant. I appreciate all the information you've given in this video!! Guess there is no way to learn other than to dive in and give it a try. Will still do some more research first, but it's not seeming as impossible now. I also never knew about worm tea, looking into that as well! Never thought to start my own worm bin either, that sounds like a great idea. You've given me so many ideas!!
Hi Kerri! Don't grow wasabi!!! It's extremely difficult and intimidating JK! :D :D:D It's actually quite simple, I'll break it down into easy stages, hopefully it'll encourage you to start your journey on a successful route. - Environment - Zones 9b or below - Soil - Organic compost if grown in pot Do not use sand, clay or dirt - There's nothing viable for these plants to thrive in. - Feeding - Worm tea, organic fertilizers (Fish fertilizer mixed with soil to dilute potency), avoid store bought chemicals such as feed sticks or pellets - Watering - Mist daily, water 2-3 times a week, they don't need that much water but the air should be humid and cool - Lighting - No sunlight, if it's a must, provide shade - Longevity - Not sure, but I have a wasabi plant that is well over 5 years old and still growing :D I hope I covered areas that have peaked your interest. Regarding worm tea, it's a gardeners best kept secret - There are many variations of worm tea but I've discovered one that works the best for a home gardener, also very sustainable and basically free to make :D :D :D Thank you so much for supporting my channel, I hope my future videos share the same energy and continue to encourage you!
@@UmamiGarden wow! Thank you so much for a thorough reply!! I am definitely going to be giving it a try and have the perfect spot for it... I'm excited to give it a go! Especially excited to try out the worm tea. I think I'll try it out in my garden beds this summer and see how the veggies do too. Thank you so much!! Taking a screen shot of all the information you've given, I really appreciate you taking the time to type that all out 😊
@@dizzy2k224 I actually haven't tried it yet, we had a bunch of projects to work on that I just didn't get around to setting anything up. In our area, we hardly ever reach 100°, but even if we did, I will be growing it indoors, so won't be a worry
Excelente! Me encantó. Es bueno alimentarse. Lo sembraré. Soy mayor y nadie cree la edad que tengo. Primero mi ración con Dios y se alimentarme. Muchas gracias! Soy boricua.
Hi Carbonpyro! I need to confess, I'm obsessed with Japanese made knives :D :D :D Would you be interested in seeing a unicorn video? (Japanese knife enthusiasts understand this :D :D :D ) Thank you for supporting my growing channel!
Great idea! Wasabi for my aquariums and pond. The plant looks nice and fits to garlic and potatoes. Just to mention: I get a way better root system in the aquarium/ pond than in soil for the plants I grew in there.
Caution: Water temperature is super important for wasabi.The temperature should not exceed 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year. It is said that if the temperature stays above 20℃ for two hours, it will start to rot.
Hi さひ, You're absolutely correct! Parts of the roots will recede and slowly rot. The best solution to keep them at a happy temperature is to keep them in the shade on cement or geothermally cooled in ground. Thanks for sharing the useful information and supporting my channel!
Hi Tardi, Aquaponics is a great solution for growing anything! Speaking of garlic, I'm working on a Japanese garlic video, it's grown in a plant bed grown with worm tea and organic trash :D :D :D Don't grow tomatoes in the aquaponic system, they will overrun your entire pond! Thank you so much for supporting my growing channel!
Hi A Duck, My goal is to encourage and introduce new gardeners to explore other areas of gardening below the surface :D :D :D In addition to the above, I'd like to see our community focus more on organic and sustainable practices. Thank you so much for your kind words and supporting my channel!
I just received a wasabi plant. No idea what cultivar yet but it's going in my aquaponics system this weekend. Thanks for this video! So much helpful information.
Fantastic video, so informative and presented in such a clear manner! I'm in zone 8b Oregon and planted three wasabi seedlings in March. They've been in full shade on the north side of my house under an awning and I've been worried lately that it's too much shade (it's also been rainy or cloudy every day since November...) could you share some tips on how to tell if your wasabi plants need more light?
Hi Cori! Thanks for asking! Wasabi doesn't need much light, they do best in cloudy and rainy weather actually. Plants will need light if the leaves are abnormally small, brittle and pale looking - Sometimes yellow and under-developed. To get a bit more scientific, a par reading between 100-250 is plenty for wasabi plants. They're not picky with lighting, however, they're extremely picky with soil and water quality. I hope this information helps! I also hope your plants are doing well too! Thank you so much for your support!
Hi Fannus! My vermiculture setup is actually quite simple, it's the same method I've used for over a decade. While I'm sure there are hundreds of others with a solid solution, my solution closes the loop in the waste cycle. Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Hi William! The secret is worm castings and worm tea! Plants enjoy organic matter that is already broken down, it's easier for them to process. Don't forget to provide them fresh air too! Everyone loves a room with circulating air :D :D :D Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
After watching this video you have put me at ease regarding growing wasabi. I just bought a plant and was going to return it because of its high maintenance😢. After watching this video,I’m actually going to keep it and give it a try growing.Well done and Thanxs for your informative delivery in the facts 🙏 From Down Under 😊
Hi Antmoore9664 , Anyone can grow wasabi anywhere! It just takes patience and the correct information and not misinformation found across the web. I hope my detailed guide gave you not only the confidence but a better understanding of improving your garden in a holistic manner. How is your plant doing now? I bet it's growing out of control and you need help to give them all away, send some my way! Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Hi Mike! Very happy to hear you've enjoyed this video! Check out my Solitary Bee video if you enjoy similar details! I'm very excited to release more content soon! Perhaps there's not much interest in this area of cooking and gardening :( Regardless, I'll continue to release the quality content! Thank you for your support and kind words!
This is an amazing video. And I also happen to be in planting zone 9b. I would absolutely love to see your actual growing environment to simulate the temps and humidity. It looks like you've constructed a greenhouse with black shade cloth? I might try this as my 2022 project. Thanks again for all this info.
Hi Jamie! I have considered your request and am currently working on a video to show my control panel on how everything is managed digitally and managed remotely in my greenhouse. The greenhouse has a modular 70% shade cloth, I'll switch to 50% during winter. A greenhouse isn't just for regions that need it, it's also great to easily manage a controlled environment to provide your plants the best growing conditions. The best thing for me to do in the morning is to walk into my greenhouse and take that first sip of tea, the air is just heavenly and the sight is nothing short of spectacular! Please share details of your journey and let me know how I can help! I'm a total nerd when it comes to these topics 🤓 Thanks so much for supporting my channel!
Best video out there! covers pretty much everything there is to know about wasabi. I´ve got 2 questions if you´re willing to awnser them :) - Some plants get these dark brown/black lines running through their stems, what are these? i susspected fungi but can't really find anything on this online. I usually just cut the stems off that have this. seems to occur only when its warm outside. - do you perhaphs have a suggestion on where to get the Mazuma and Matsumura cultivar in Europe/ The Netherlands or know a way to get these from overseas? I´ve been growing wasabi, daruma from transplants for 1 year now on my balcony in zone 7B. during extreme heat I take them indoors, last year it got to around 35C and they all got sad, but luckily they recovered. got to -22C in the winter and left 2 samller ones outside, because I kind of had given up on them. I took them back in after the snow and to my surpise immediately started to flower this was in Februari, so they really seem to love the rapid change in temperature for some reason. My larger ones are just now starting to flower, same goes for my Yuzu & Hana, you can tell they're from the same climate.
Hi Bram, thank you! - I try my best share everything through my many years of growing wasabi. Great questions, I will be more than happy to answer them in chronological order. 1. Dark lines in the stems is a sign of a fungal infection from the root. This doesn't infect the entire plant, but it starts from one stem, spreads to leaves. You have a few options, let the plant cure itself or prune off the infected stem and leaf. If you look at the molecular level, parts of the roots are rotting because there's a pocket of stagnant moisture in the container that isn't circulating to allow oxygen exchange. This causes mold, fungal infections and rot which may lead to fatal issues. Soil with good drainage and no packing will prevent this. The best way to correct this is to allow the plant to dry up naturally and soak it with worm tea, this process purges the fungal infection and mold to boost the immune system and aids recovery. 2. Mazuma is very difficult to acquire in the states, my suggestion is to purchase the seeds and grow them from there. Make sure you're purchasing it from a reliable source that carries plants and rhizomes to provide you with the proper lineage of the seeds. Matsumura can only be found in Japan, they are much more difficult to grow than Daruma. Daruma has a very high heat tolerance up to 38ºC (100ºF) Matsumura 27ºC (80ºF) and Mazuma 30ºC (85ºF). As long as the air is circulating with humidity of at least 50% the plants will survive. They'll go completely dormant at high temperatures, it'll take a several weeks of low temps to break it from dormancy. Wasabi plants are not native outside of Japan's river beds, in order to help them thrive it's definitely a challenge to meet their requirements, but the satisfaction behind it is what makes it worth the struggles! If you plan on collecting seeds from the flowers, allow them to grow - If not I recommend pruning them. Propagation should be very easy since you have a large plant! We love Yuzu and Sudachi! Our future video will be about Yuzu :)
@@UmamiGarden Thank you for your response! 1-I´ve grown them in coconut coir with added coconutbark from seedling, since the soil they came in was very moist and stinky I removed all of the old soil and replaced it. I guess it isn´t as good of a soil as I tought it would be. seems to drain well though, but I´ll ad in some perlite! :D. I don't think the wasabi stem with the fungal infection is going to taste good, so I'll eventually get rid of those plants. I was planning on starting from seed, because i tough the fungus might have been present in the plant from the beginning, and wanted to get rid of it that way. I've propagated quite a few plants from the larger ones and gave them away. for some reason everyone I gave them to have failed to keep them alive though, i can understand why though, as you've described in your video, aphids are a true pain in the ass on these plants. thanks for the tips! good luck on your channel, can;t wait for the yuzu video. I've candied a few in the past.
@@bramopheij2928 Hi Bram, coconut coir is great to start out the seedlings, it'll need sufficient nutrients as it matures. Coconut coir works great as a soil amendment, not a primary mix. Compliment coconut coir with worm castings, perlite, vermiculite and mulch - Consider adding gravel if the drainage is below standard. Please remember; if the wasabi has an unbalanced nutrient intake, the taste of the rhizome will be very poor, stick with the same routine until they're mature. While I don't want to get into the granular aspect, continue with what the plant likes and experiment different solutions for different plants - There is no right or wrong, only doing! Germinating wasabi seeds would be a good idea if your region doesn't have any live plants available. I would avoid it if you're able to propagate from a mother plant. This ensures the exact clone and the lineage we're aiming for. Wasabi plants tend to die with beginners in gardening, this is caused by higher requirements. Sorry if I made the video look easy, but it's actually very simple to grow as long as you have all the components aligned. Thank you for your kind words, I'll continue what I enjoy - My happy place, Cooking and Gardening! I hope I don't get too famous :D
Hi Chris! You are on the right track! Here is my analysis of gardening: Level 1 - Herbs Level 2 - Vegetables Level 3 - Fruits Umami Level - Wasabi And yes, I do grow many exotic fruits which will be featured in my future videos! If you can grow wasabi, you can definitely grow anything! Growing them encourages a healthy environment, mainly because you're focused on their health and their quality of life. Thank you so much for visiting my channel and showing your support!
I have zero intention of growing wasabi because I’m such a novice and would be unable to keep anything alive for longer than a season. That being said, this is the best How-To video on TH-cam. Super in depth, highly succinct, and the chronological instruction was insanely well thought out.
Hi Noticeme Senpai,
You are definitely reading my mind!
It did take an extended amount of planning!
Very glad to hear you've noticed the attention to detail!
Being able to extrapolate everything to visuals everyone can understand was my intended goal and I think I'm still far from it if you're not convinced to get involved in wasabi agriculture 😥
The most rewarding part is having it reinforced with such positive feedback such as yours!
Thank you so much for showing your support and I'm very grateful to interact with viewers such as yourself!
Concurred, by far the most info out there.
I bought wasabi seed and just knew that it only grows in cold climate, dang!
Don't underestimate yourself.
Not often do you see such an in-depth guide for growing a specific plant, along with the potential threats, problems AND the solutions to them. I don't usually comment, but I have to say, well done, very impressive guide.
At the start I admittedly thought it was going a bit slow and even attempted to skip a bit here and there... only to end up rewinding what I had just skipped to watch the whole thing.
And we also have to acknowledge the quality of the video, I loved the scene with the ladybug and the mantis...
Hi Aitharel!
I skipped through it too :D :D :D
Does this mean you're starting a wasabi dynasty too?
Together we can conquer the world, one rhizome at a time!
This kind of video is actually 10% of what goes on in my head while I'm recording, the other 90% is my secret hahahaha 😂🤣😂
The entire thought process, ideas and creativity, I'm glad I was able to capture and present it to an audience 🤗
Thank you sooooo much for supporting my growing channel!
Your comment made my day and it's very encouraging to hear such positive feedback!
Hi Ewald Auer,
I think the quality was ok... it could be much better!
Goals! Make videos even gooder!
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
If ever there was a gold standard for a "how to" video this is it! You deserve so much more attention
Hi!
I'm very glad to hear such positive feedback!
I'll do my best to make sure I meet the gold standard and some day reach the platinum standard :D
It makes me smile inside knowing my channel is appreciated, it's a passion I've been focused on for so long.
I'll expand more on the gardening as it appears to be requested more than my cooking :(
I'll continue my journey and hopefully one day it'll make a better future for everyone!
Thank you for the sub, it's very motivational to know there are people who share their support!
@@UmamiGarden I'm in Ohio, would love to buy one of your plant. Your video are very informative . Please consider my request 🙏 🙂
I am by no means an ag-head, but I like to watch videos about plants from time to time and wanted to learn more about Wasabi. This is one of the best educational videos I've ever seen on growing a plant, I'm genuinely very impressed. Wish I could find more videos like this
Hi Devin!
So glad to hear that you've enjoyed it!
I'm very passionate about cooking and gardening, I can best express it through these videos :)
As long as the community continues to support my channel, I'll keep publishing quality content!
Thanks for showing your support!
Clicking on this video knowing fully that I’m not even into gardening, yet I watched the whole thing.
You might just like sushi
@@robertschafer4773 I watched this because the original wasabi is expensive
You're probably into gardening, and saving money.
@@anthonynash8079 Right, like, maybe do be into gardening? Because there is no life without it.
Sir your comment was a year ago but I had to let you know me too me too. I laughed so hard
woooooooooooooooooooow. as an avid gardener, I can truly appreciate the amount of info and time you took to create this video. seriously top notch
Hi JP,
It was my pleasure to provide this useful content and I'm very glad to hear you've enjoyed it!
Although it did take a few years, I lost track when I was smitten with my first wasabi plant.
I became so fascinated by how complex this plant was and how beneficial it is to our health.
I encourage you to check out my other gardening videos if you've enjoyed this one!
Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooo much for supporting my channel, it lets me know I'm doing something positive :)
Holy hell this was the most informative video I’ve ever seen on wasabi. Thousand of coming wasabi growers will have much better success after seeing this video. Thank you for your extremely valuable contribution
Thank you! It only took a few years to complete :D
Overall, I had many more topics to discuss about wasabi but I'll release more in the future.
I'll be releasing many more gardening videos just for you!
Thank you very much for your support, it's greatly appreciated when I'm appreciated!
Shiso: least active during rain
That made me laugh!
Hahaha it’s true she does not like water!
I have been interested in growing my own wasabi for cooking, but always have thought it's near impossible to do, but you've changed my mind with this extremely useful extensive guide. A phenomenal video! I wish all educational videos on different topics were like yours.
Hi, it's not impossible but it is very challenging.
Once you dive head first in the world of wasabi agriculture, everything else after that will come natural!
I'm very happy to hear that you've enjoyed the video!
Many more gardening videos are in production, I hope they share the same energy as this one!
I'll do my best to make sure I draw out the key points and not become too long winded :D :D :D
Thank you very much for the sub, I will not disappoint you!
@@UmamiGarden Wow thanks for the reply! I'm quite familiar with agriculture in general and grow about 20 different types of culinary herbs for my own personal cooking, but did not know it's even possible to grow Wasabi in pots. This has opened my eyes and I sure will try to get a hold of some seeds from my contacts and try growing some.
@@TAPORZZ1 2 cents, herbs tend to be weeds.... super hard to kill, plants.... plants can be killed easily... Wasabi is a plant, not a weed...
Am not one to usually leaf comments of reviews but I can't help myself here. So well done. Thank you. thank you, thank you!!! Am excited to try this.... can't wait.
Hi Station 3467,
You too leaf me with no words to describe how I feel :D :D :D
I'm very glad to hear you've enjoyed this content, also encouraging you to advance your journey into other areas of gardening!
Your response makes me feel appreciated and proud to continue my channel!
Thank you so much for showing your support!
Wow. This is the best video about this topic! Very informative and beautifully done! Thank you!
No, Thank You! For showing your appreciation!
Took several years to document everything, I'm very happy you enjoyed it!
I learned more in 22 minutes from you than all the other youtube videos combined. I live in central California and always wanted to challenge my green thumb. It gets super hot here so I don't know if I can make it work. Thank you sir for the info.
Hi, your response is greatly appreciated and it's very motivating to hear!
Wasabi is definitely fun to grow and possible in opposite extremes, if you can grow wasabi you can grow anything!
I hope to provide you with more inspiration and expand your garden skills to other types of plants with my future videos.
Organic gardening will encourage many beneficial insects that'll make your garden flourish while helping our environment!
I'll be more than happy to answer any questions, my goal is to help everyone succeed and share this knowledge!
Thank you for the sub!
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agreed. good content.
This is my favourite genre of video: extremely niche topic explained by someone who is passionate about it!
These videos always manage to just grab my attention and keep it until the end, and this is no exception, great work!
Hi Megamataman!
I'm so glad to hear you've enjoyed it!
You're absolutely right, I'm very passionate about growing just about everything!
I hope all my future videos have the same effect if not keeps you engaged in urban gardens!
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
@UmamiGarden thank you for taking me on this wonderful journey. I live on a potato farm in southern Ontario, Canada and hope to expand my farm into something like this. ginseng is very popular in my area, but i think this will make great competition! thank you, 10x over!
Hi FPVivid!
You're very welcome and thank you so much for your positive feedback!
I wish you all the success in the world in regards to your farming journey, I too hope you expand into Wasabi agriculture!
It's great to hear new agriculture methods shared with other gardeners/farmers!
Thank you for supporting my channel!
While this is an in-depth guide to a curious topic (taking care of a rather rare plant), I find your tone really soothing, enough as a sleep aid.
Coming off of a 12-hour shift, this content is really appreciated 😊
I respect your thoroughness. You’re an amazing teacher.
Probably one of the best I’ve seen.
I agree! 😊
This it the best Wasabi tutorials on youtube! Thank you for upload this. I am growing them in containers in England (I think it's US Zone 8). I thought I lost them all after a year with a lot of caring inside my house. But after I moved them to outside, East side of the house with no direct sun. They come back, big and blooms. Shame that I lost some in summer when it's too hot and dry out. But recently I propagted a lot more from the rest. Now I should be able to safe them all. Many thanks to you for this clip!
Hi Chaturon!
I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it! I rather the video be best suited for your needs and adds value than to be the best video on TH-cam 🤗
They’re very resilient and will come back as a stronger strain if you continue to grow them in your region. Zone 8 is great for them, freezing temps are great because it’ll eradicate any pests. Wasabi thrives very well with those conditions.
I’m working on advanced prolongation techniques which I hope will be even more valuable!
Thank you so much for showing your support for my channel!
great video. would love to see more follow-up videos on wasabi. keep up the great work.
Hi @Burrfection !!! Or should I say "Hamono-Kun, Slayer of JNats, Forger of steel, Lord of Japanese Knives! "
Very blessed to have you visit my channel and share your kind thoughts!
I definitely can expand more on Wasabi agriculture to a more granular level - Stay tuned!
I've also checked out your new channel surrounding Wasabi - Great content!
Please let me know how I can help - Also, Yuzu season is in, if you're in the Bay Area please pick up some fresh baskets to enjoy!
If you enjoy Wasabi, you'll be in love with Yuzu!
Thank you so much for supporting my channel, it brings me great honor!
Art and science collide. I could watch this all day. Bravo!
Hi Bryonthelyon!
I could read your comment every day, it makes me happy to see positive feedback!
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
I have a hard enough time keeping succulents alive, but now I gotta go watch your videos on worm bins and worm tea and whatnot.
Hi Hunter!
It's currently in production!
I hope it provides you with more confidence in keeping your plants happy and helping them thrive!
I too have a large collection of succulents, I only feed them worm tea and they go bananas!
To be honest with you, I don't even when I purchased any fertilizers from the hardware stores.
I strongly recommend worm tea for all your needs, it's such a great resource and totally free to make!
Extremely many benefits, I'll outline them in my videos!
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
amazing video, most informational video ive seen on home propogation
Hi Novaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
You're also amazing!
I'm glad you spared time to enjoy my long video!
I sure hope it provided you great and useful information to guide you on your journey of home propagation as well!
Thanks so much for supporting my channel!
I think this is an extremely well produced video.
Well made video. The kitty is even guarding your plants, must be good luck.
Hi @vhfgamer !
I am definitely very lucky!
It was a lot of patience and training for her to understand what to respect in nature.
I'm very blessed to have her in my life, she's also very well cared for!
Thank you for supporting my channel!
Apart from the worm advice, I thankyou for your Wasabi advice, its been very interesting...
Hi Lesliegrayson1722,
Thank you for supporting my channel, your feedback means a lot to me!
Most EXCELLENT video!!
You definitely removed a lot of the mystery growing Wasabi. I'll see what luck I have growing mine indoors inside a grow tent.
Hi Gr8tD3cepti0n,
There's no mystery to growing wasabi at all!
It's just like any other plant, but we just need to have them acclimated or create their natural habitat!
Follow the instructions in my video and you'll end up with way more than you can enjoy!
Share with friends and family and teach them too!
Thank you so much for your support!
@@UmamiGarden
I agree after watching your video there is no mystery to growing Wasabi, however a lot of growers created an air of mystery by making it appear its harder than it seems.
I'm still a novice at growing wasabi but have to great healthy starts that are starting to take off. Thanks for the response!
Bro, this is one of the best if not the best agricultural yt channel I’ve seen so far
Hi Katshura007,
No bro, you're the best comment I've seen!
Thank you for showing your support!
Superb quality of information and technology. Such a meaningful in depth study explanation that any beginner can do it with success. Thank you for beautiful video
Hi Mukhtarshah9810,
Your honest voice and inspiration motivates me to create even better content!
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and I hope to provide much more for our community!
Again, thank you for your continued support!
You make this look so easy. Your experience shows!
It's really easy! After several years of trial and error :D
I find pleasure in passing on this knowledge and help others succeed!
Thank you for the sub and I hope to provide you with more valuable videos!
"I love guaca-mole-- it's my favorite.."
-Dr. Steve Brule
12:48 where's that worm bin video? Great camera work by the way!
Hi Coldtaco!
It's in production!
Missing some footage I'm working on and it'll be published soon!
Thank you so much for your positive feedback and supporting my channel!
Outstanding video! One of the best how to videos I've seen on TH-cam. That sashimi platter at the end too, dang!!!
Hi Weirdo!
You're very welcome!
So glad you hear you've enjoyed my content!
I wouldn't say it's the best 😅 I've seen much gooder :D :D :D
One day I'll get as good as the best!
For now, I get satisfaction from positive feedback such as yours!
Thank you for supporting my channel!
Oh yea, I shared the sashimi platter with Shiso 🤤😸
Thank you, Umami Garden 🌱 for generously sharing your knowledge of wasabi growing! I had no idea they could grow in containers?! I like your happy koi pond/aquaponic system ☮️
Hi Gaia Carney!
Glad it was helpful!
They can actually be grown in anything you can think of, just meet their minimal requirements and they'll grow.
For a more native approach, the combination of soil and pebbles is the recommended solution.
The kois are happy too! Only when they can get their mouths around the wasabi leaves :D :D :D
They're quite spoiled, I'll produce a video to share the process surrounding their care and the workflow behind the filtration system.
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Thanks so much for sharing your hands-on knowledge of growing wasabi! As everyone mentioned, the need for an in-depth video like this hadn't been answered before and you've exceeded my expectations on every measure with yours. Very happy to have found your channel since our interests in using organic agricultural methods to bring rare and interesting ingredients to the kitchen table most certainly align.
I'm especially eager to watch your upcoming video on aquaponics since I'm currently doing research in order to reproduce such a system on a very small scale for one of my classes. If you could provide me with a few answers, it could really help me attest the feasibility of my project. I'm mostly wondering about info on the qualities of your pond water (mineral/microbial profiles, concentration of nutrients, temperature, etc.) and if you had any data on how different water displacement rates could affect wasabi plants (mostly to help me elaborate my design and which pump to use).
Cheers from Canada!
Hi,
I'm in sheer delight to hear such a positive response, definitely very motivating to continue my production journey! :D :D :D
It's very endearing to have you taken so much time to provide this thoughtful comment!
My goal is to ultimately provide insight as well as inspiration to encourage everyone to venture into organic and sustainable gardening.
To answer a few of your questions, a list my projects that are currently in production that expand from your current list.
- Aquaponics, growth established through my koi pond
- Aeroponics, plants such as strawberries, lettuce and wasabi starts grown from an aeroponic tower
- Worm Tea, homebrewed all purpose organic fertilizer or aeroponic solution
Many other videos in the pipeline, but I'd explode your brain if I kept going!
Everything in my garden is recirculated when possible into compost or vermicompost.
The koi pond has many parameters that I measure, it's a closed loop system that involves several water filtration and purification systems.
All waste water is repurposed into the worm tea mixture, when possible, rain water is used.
Parameters Measured
- Ammonia
- Bacteria, not measurable but based upon water quality provided by bio media bead filter
- Copper
- Nitrates
- Nitrite
- pH
- Phosphates
- Salinity
- TDS
- Fish happiness, happy fish equates to high water quality!
Beneficial is important for a stable aeroponic, aquaponic or hydroponic system. It helps maintain the balance of the micro diversity we're not able to measure. I currently do not have the tools to measure this but I respectively do it by checking the water quality.
The above parameters are measured through calibrated probes, or digital tools for accuracy, logged into a data table I was able to program.
The beauty behind worm tea is that it can be extremely concentrated and still be effective, or less potent due to water displacement it'll still be as effective as long as it's stable. It's stable if there is no fowl odor, if there's a fowl odor it'll still be effective but the concentration level may have diminished due to dead bacteria. I'll have a video on this soon and I hope it'll provide you with a book of knowledge!
Thank you for the sub and your extremely kind words, it's great to know viewers such as yourself enjoy and understand the magnitude of work behind these videos!
My contact information can be found in my page if you have burning questions.
This was a comprehensive learning video, thank you.
Hi N. Pak!
Absolutely!
I hope all my future videos share the same value and have the same impact!
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Wow! The quality is top notch!
Hi Adrienne,
No, your comment is above the top quality notch, notch!
You're the best and thank you for showing your support for my channel!
This is an amazing video! I will get my own wasabi sometime! Thank you for sharing this great knowledge.
Thank you! I hope it adds value to your gardening in addition to enticing you to explore wasabi agriculture!
Oh the out take at the end!! Masterclass!
Hi Verity Wofle!
Had to practice a few times to get it right! :D :D :D
Thank you for showing your support for my channel!
I really loved your informative you tube video. Great advice and a 'must watch' for the prospe
Thank you for the excellent tutorial on growing wasabi. I’m planning on growing my own and this will be my go to for information.
Hi,
You are very welcome, I hope this video provided all the details you were searching for.
Thank you for the sub!
3 years later and I finally bought my starts😂put them in the refrigerator and they went crazy, looking good.
Probably the best wasabi video on TH-cam! Not kidding.
Hi Glencarranza6465!
Your comment means a lot to me, and I hope to make even better videos!
Thank you so much for your support!
Awesome video, 2 years to grow a plant takes dedication and a wealth of knowledge.
Thank you very much for the praise!
It pleases me to know you've enjoyed it!
The amount of knowledge I've gathered in a span of 2 and several before that, is a culmination of this video.
I hope it provided a substantial amount of value!
In the world of gardening, you're always learning, but teach others and share the knowledge!
Thanks for the sub!
I hope you continue to post more videos. I have watched this video over a dozen times since mid summer last year. I plan to start growing wasabi this year. You mentioned in this video to explore your channel for a guide on setting up a worm bin, but I did not see a video on that. Is this planned for the future?
Thank you for such a chill and incredibly informative video! Can't wait to see what you post next!
Hi Michael,
The worm bin video will be up soon!
I'm trying to cover as much detail as I can as many questions were presented to me.
In the meantime, I hope you can enjoy other videos that are published!
Thank you so much for your continued support!
shiso; cute name for a cat given the context of your hobby.
such a nice setup! first time viewer, will subscribe!
Hi PV&Co!
Shiso was given to her because she would always roll around in the shiso bed 😹
I also call her by her full name "Shiso Kutie!" Or "Kutie!" and she'll come running to me :D :D :D
I adopted her as a feral cat that needed more than socializing, I'll have a video about her soon!
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
貴重な動画を、ありがとうございました。
思わず、見入ってしまいました。
こんにちは Michael Kiyotaka Kamata!
こんにちは、日本が提供するものを世界に提供してくれたあなたとあなたの美しい国に個人的に感謝したいと思います。私は訪問中に多くのことを学び、あなたの文化といくつかの失われた芸術を誰もが理解できるように、私のチャンネルを日本周辺のすべてに捧げています。
私のチャンネルをサポートしてくれてありがとう！ :D :D :D
Translation :
Hello, I want to personally thank you and your beautiful country for providing the world what Japan has to offer. I've learned so much during my visit and I devote my channel to everything surrounding Japan so everyone can appreciate your culture and several lost arts.
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
Looks so extremely extremely delicious
Wow, very interesting. Didn't know they were so work intensive. A very thorough video, thanks, take care.
That’s why it’s soooo expensive!
Hi Joy!
It's actually not that complicating!
I actually simplified it for anyone interested in growing them!
Thank you for supporting my channel!
Hi Boarbot!
It won't be expensive if you start your own dynasty :D :D :D
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@@UmamiGarden depends how you value your time… still brilliant video.
Damn dude, this video is pure gold.
Hi Dennis!
I think it's only pure silver :( maybe even bronze!
I feel as though there's still much more I could have done to make it even better.
Thank you for showing your support for my channel!
This is such a phenomenal channel, thank you.
Hi!
You're phenomenal as well!
Thank you for your praise and supporting my channel!
I’ve been growing wasabi for the past year and scoured the internet for information and I still lost plants through trial and error. Your video is the most comprehensive for wasabi care. I have to bring them inside during winter and summer though. Any tips for that like about lighting and fertilizing without worm tea? Could really use any info to help them do well indoors.
Hi A N!
I'm very glad to hear you've found value in this video and thanks for supporting my channel!
This may sound silly, but if you have space in your refrigerator you can grow wasabi seedlings in there!
It's the perfect environment for them, just don't open it too much! That's when it loses the air and lights come on!
The other solution is to grow them in the garage, but it'll need air circulation, they do not like stagnant air.
A good flow of air circulating is an essential nutrient to them, this also prevents fungal infections and mold.
In terms of fertilizing, you can use worm castings that can be purchased from vendors.
Or add worms into the container and allow them to provide your plants a constant supply of nutrients.
The other solution is to purchase organic liquid fertilizers to feed them every week during growing season.
The wasabi plants will not grow successfully if they're not fed properly.
Key to success in growing wasabi plants is consistency.
Thank you for your support, I'll be more than happy to answer any other questions you have!
This is such a high quality video! Thank you for sharing.
I would love to see more on your aquaponics design with the koi. You have some lovely nishikigoi!
Hi, I'm very happy to hear that you've enjoyed it!
I'm glad this video provided some visibility behind wasabi agriculture!
The aquaponics video is currently in production and will be done in a few months, it's the heart of my garden - next to the worm bins.
It provides water to our bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and many other beneficial insects.
As with all my videos, they require several seasons of footage before it's considered complete.
We've had our Nishikigoi for several years, some are over a decade old from when they were a the size of a small goldfish and our pond was built in 2005.
They're our babies and we hand feed them all the time!
Glad to see you have an eye for these beautiful koi fish too!
An aquaponic system can host any kind of fish, but tilapia are common since they're used as food too.
Our system consists of several components, bead filter system, 3 stage carbon filtration and a UV light.
This should provide you an image of how our pond is managed and how the water cycles through the aquaponic system.
Thank you for the sub and I hope my future videos will meet your expectations!
@@UmamiGarden I am so happy to hear about your initiatives in taking care of your pond and koi! Your channel has inspired me to experience and undertake new ventures in agriculture (particularly wasabi), which I hope to share in the future with you. In the meantime, I hope to learn more (perhaps a koi video?) and get your highly highly knowledgable advice. Thank you so much, and I will be patiently waiting for what's to come next!
Hi! Yes please share the knowledge!
There is no right or wrong way to grow wasabi, you just need to meet their requirements and you've got a gold standard!
The koi videos and many others are in production, I'm obsessed with perfection - I don't feel satisfied to release a mediocre video :D
We do not use any pond salt or chemicals in our pond, reason being is the water is used for our garden.
This is also good for the health of the koi too, but sometimes issues occur and you'll need to quarantine and medicate them.
I'm excited to share my journey surrounding gardening and koi husbandry with you and everyone interested!
Your knowledge is simply amazing.
Hi Lifeeasier3462,
Your comment makes me feel amazing!
Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support for my channel!
Excellent vedio presentation.
Hi Azizur,
No, thank you for giving me your time to show my passion!
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Thank you for such an in depth and complete guide, the best on the internet so far! Would love to see your guide on creating a koi fish pond as well! It's such a meditative experience to sit in front of it.
Hi Chris!
Absolutely! Very glad to hear you've enjoyed it! I'm sure there are much higher quality videos out there, I'm still working on perfecting my craft and learning from others!
The garden tour is in production, my pond needs a bit of renovation before :D
It too, is also in production - It's a very old pond we've built over 2 decades ago and it's still running strong.
Our kois were raised as babies and have grown to be the size of toddlers lol!
Thank you so much again for your continued support!
フィンランド人の園芸家として、大変興味深かったです！欧米でね、「ワサビってものすごい育てにくい植物です」っていう印象が強いんですけど、やっぱちゃんとケア出来たら、けっして無理ではないです。動画投稿ありがとうございます！
こんにちはMiinuspiste感謝すべきは私です！あなたとあなたの美しい国に、日本なしでは私の情熱を分かち合うことはできません！それは非常に難しいですが、適切な知識があれば、それは非常に簡単で楽しいです！私はあなたが楽しむためにもっと多くのコンテンツを提供できることを願っています、そして私はあなたと日本を誇りに思います！時間を割いてチャンネルをサポートしてくれてありがとう！
Translation :
Hi Miinuspiste it is I who should be thanking! To you and your beautiful country, without Japan I wouldn't be able to share my passion!
It is very difficult, but with the right knowledge it's very easy and fun!
I hope I can provide much more content for you to enjoy and not dissapoint.
I'll make you and Japan proud!
Thank you so much for giving me your time and supporting my channel! \0/ :D :D :D \0/
I love the style, formatting, and calming voice! Great video overall
Thank You So Much!!!
I look forward into releasing more videos with the same style.
I wanted to keep it clear, simple and informative - If there's anything else I can improve upon I'm listening :)
Thank you for showing your support!
Bro! What an awesome video. Keep up the great work. Sending love from South Africa
You're a good man and people should tell you that everyday
Excellent and comphrehensive video.
Hi,
So very glad to hear you've enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for your support!
Loved the video, I plan on putting a living pond in my backyard and was thinking I could put these in the water return since it's pretty much a slow running stream.
This could not have come a better time - I was just gifted some seeds! Really helpful and informative. Thank you for this video. And some pets for Shiso. 😸
That's so nice of you to say that!
Right meow is the purrfect time to start germinating those seeds!
Share results of your success when you can :)
Shiso is feline good about your success too!
Thank you so much for visiting and supporting my channel!
@@UmamiGarden Where can I purchase some good seeds of wasabi?
I purchased some last spring but none germinated.
Love this video. Thank you so much for sharing. We have one of the first Wasabi farms here in Oregon after it came from Japan in the late 90s. I love the taste of fresh Wasabi. This video got me so stoked.
I'm in Portland metro. Any suggestions on how to keep one plant for the family. Perennial outdoors? Site selection suggestions?
I have been unable to grow Wasabi. I Live in Texas. The heat or lack of watering has hamstringed me. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Great video. TY
Those plants are so beautiful. Truly amazing!
Hi @sasquatchman0012 !
You too, you're amazing!
Not only do these plants look amazing, they taste absolutely delicious!
Thank you so much for showing your support for my channel!
This is how I imagined this plant. Thank you for the video. Hello to your cat at the end of the video!😸💖
Hi ZZCats!
It's very lovely in person, and the presence of this plant provides you with a pleasant energy!
I definitely love surrounding myself with these plants and of course Shiso!
She is very friendly! She also says hello back to you and your kitties too!
Shiso is a cameo in many of my videos :D :D :D
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This is exactly the kind of gardening video I wish I could find on all.the.plants.
I hope to see more gardening videos on your channel, because this is superb.
+1 sub
Hi,
Thank you for the praise!
My goal is to make many more gardening videos and cooking to compliment each other!
Can't cook without gardening :D I hope the future videos bring more than just joy, I hope it also inspires you!
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Each plant wants it own micro environment it evolved in. Furthermore it will have pest(s) that evolved to prey upon it and are also evolved for that micro environment. You just need provide that, IPM, and whatever plant will thrive. What to me looks to be the "bitch" about wasabi beyond its micro is its gestation period.... Most if not all agro crops are designed to lived 8-10 weeks. It is 18 months, keeping something alive and productive not a cow for 18 months is, not easy.
New subscriber. Dinosaur Colorado USA saying hello and thank you for sharing
Hi Brian!
Hello from California, USA!
You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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I've been looking for videos on growing wasabi (I wish to try in the future), most videos seem to be for entertainment purposes even though they claim to be educational. This video is the most educational one I've found. I hope to find more on different plants on your channel. You deserve more subs man, this is really great content.
I dont know shit about gardening then i stumbled upon this vid. Your videos are really well made i thought you are big gardening youtuber lol. You really deserve more subscriber
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Thank you for the awesome feedback and it's greatly appreciated!
Unfortunately, I'm not famous or popular but that doesn't change how I interact with my viewers and quality of content.
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Wow,this was so well done. I was a horticulture student in college about 40 years ago and have always enjoyed gardening challenges. Growing Wasabi has been on my wish list for about 15 years now and I have spent a great deal of time studying how to do so. This has been by far the best video I have found on this subject. Environmental control has been I felt very important to success with this plant. Cooking and eating wonderful food is a big pastime of mine so raising my own foods or harvesting from nature so important. I live in the Pacific Northwest of the USA with a 8 minute walk to a river with salmon. I very much wish to enjoy my fresh caught salmon with true Wasabi. This video will help so thank you. The problem has been finding access to the plants or seeds. I believe I have found access to one veritie. Thank you for your work. Fyi, I have the same looking type of cat. I love my little buddy. Unlike yours my cat doesn't mind the rain at all. Have a great day. 🌤👍🌱🪴
What a wonderful, insightful video. I tried to grow wasabi in a Styrofoam tray last year in just river gravel. It was fed by underground water coming out of the channel beside my farm. I thought they all died. I thought the sceptics were right.... but one month ago 3 out of the four ribosomes sprouted again! So happy. After watching your video I think I will repot them in deeper pots with gravel in the bottom as you have shown in your aquaponics version... then I will put them back in empty styro trays as before. This is a great improvement! THANK YOU! :)
Hi Nat!
You're very welcome!
Contrary to what has been said about wasabi plants, as long as you meet their minimal requirements they'll grow.
Provide them with consistent love and they'll thrive in any condition!
Keep them oxygenated, avoid stagnant water, it'll cause root rot as they're very sensitive to poor water quality and do not like wet feet.
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!
I'll provide many more in depth urban gardening methods in my future videos!
beautiful video. Nice effort
Hi Cat,
I'm glad you enjoyed it, because I did :D :D :D
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great vid bro, u deserve more attention for your great videos that u make!
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I appreciate the kind words, it means so much to me!
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Your garden looks so beautiful. Please do a garden tour
Hi @zanmar6404 !
That's a great idea! I definitely will start production and publish the quality content that hopefully meets your expectation!
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Absolute quality content! keep it up!
No, this is an absolutely quality comment!
Thank you so much for showing your support, I will provide much more!
This Wasabi video is awesome, I got a piece of wasabi from the store and placed it in water and now there are plantlets
Hi Christopher,
I hope you get racks and racks of wasabi from that cute plantlet!
Thank you again for showing your support!
I've been thinking about trying out growing wasabi, but it seems so intimidating and next to impossible by all other information out there. I found some seeds and decided to do some more research and found your video. It is very encouraging and inspiring to try it out! I don't mind the little long process, but have been worried about how and where to grow it since I'm a zone 5... Thinking of having it as an indoor plant. I appreciate all the information you've given in this video!! Guess there is no way to learn other than to dive in and give it a try. Will still do some more research first, but it's not seeming as impossible now. I also never knew about worm tea, looking into that as well! Never thought to start my own worm bin either, that sounds like a great idea. You've given me so many ideas!!
Hi Kerri!
Don't grow wasabi!!! It's extremely difficult and intimidating JK! :D :D:D
It's actually quite simple, I'll break it down into easy stages, hopefully it'll encourage you to start your journey on a successful route.
- Environment -
Zones 9b or below
- Soil -
Organic compost if grown in pot
Do not use sand, clay or dirt - There's nothing viable for these plants to thrive in.
- Feeding -
Worm tea, organic fertilizers (Fish fertilizer mixed with soil to dilute potency), avoid store bought chemicals such as feed sticks or pellets
- Watering -
Mist daily, water 2-3 times a week, they don't need that much water but the air should be humid and cool
- Lighting -
No sunlight, if it's a must, provide shade
- Longevity -
Not sure, but I have a wasabi plant that is well over 5 years old and still growing :D
I hope I covered areas that have peaked your interest.
Regarding worm tea, it's a gardeners best kept secret - There are many variations of worm tea but I've discovered one that works the best for a home gardener, also very sustainable and basically free to make :D :D :D
Thank you so much for supporting my channel, I hope my future videos share the same energy and continue to encourage you!
@@UmamiGarden wow! Thank you so much for a thorough reply!! I am definitely going to be giving it a try and have the perfect spot for it... I'm excited to give it a go! Especially excited to try out the worm tea. I think I'll try it out in my garden beds this summer and see how the veggies do too. Thank you so much!! Taking a screen shot of all the information you've given, I really appreciate you taking the time to type that all out 😊
What do you do when the temp reach 100 in your area in the summer
@@dizzy2k224 I actually haven't tried it yet, we had a bunch of projects to work on that I just didn't get around to setting anything up. In our area, we hardly ever reach 100°, but even if we did, I will be growing it indoors, so won't be a worry
Nice guide. Will try to grow some Wasabi my self now for sure. Thanks for your Effort ✌️☺️
what a great and relaxing video!!! and of course great content. Thank you very much for sharing
Hi Ricardo!
Absolutely!
I'm very happy to hear you've enjoyed it as much as I did!
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Excelente! Me encantó. Es bueno alimentarse. Lo sembraré. Soy mayor y nadie cree la edad que tengo. Primero mi ración con Dios y se alimentarme. Muchas gracias! Soy boricua.
as someone who has a couple handmade japanese knives, your highly sought after knives did not go unnoticed.
Hi Carbonpyro!
I need to confess, I'm obsessed with Japanese made knives :D :D :D
Would you be interested in seeing a unicorn video? (Japanese knife enthusiasts understand this :D :D :D )
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Great vid bro... Subscribed
Hi Karl!
Very happy to hear you've enjoyed the content!
Thank you for showing your support!
Thanks for the chuckle at the end 😋
LOL Ya I had to rehearse a few times to make it right!
I'm glad I was able to put a smile on your face!
Great idea! Wasabi for my aquariums and pond. The plant looks nice and fits to garlic and potatoes.
Just to mention: I get a way better root system in the aquarium/ pond than in soil for the plants I grew in there.
Caution:
Water temperature is super important for wasabi.The temperature should not exceed 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
It is said that if the temperature stays above 20℃ for two hours, it will start to rot.
Hi さひ,
You're absolutely correct!
Parts of the roots will recede and slowly rot.
The best solution to keep them at a happy temperature is to keep them in the shade on cement or geothermally cooled in ground.
Thanks for sharing the useful information and supporting my channel!
Hi Tardi,
Aquaponics is a great solution for growing anything!
Speaking of garlic, I'm working on a Japanese garlic video, it's grown in a plant bed grown with worm tea and organic trash :D :D :D
Don't grow tomatoes in the aquaponic system, they will overrun your entire pond!
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Thanks for sharing Friend
Only 2k subs? Keep producing content like this and you'll hit those 5 figure numbers in no time
Hi A Duck,
My goal is to encourage and introduce new gardeners to explore other areas of gardening below the surface :D :D :D
In addition to the above, I'd like to see our community focus more on organic and sustainable practices.
Thank you so much for your kind words and supporting my channel!
I just received a wasabi plant. No idea what cultivar yet but it's going in my aquaponics system this weekend. Thanks for this video! So much helpful information.
Hi Penguin!
You're very welcome!
Plant it and give it time for growth!
Please provide an update with your success!
Thank you for your support!
Fantastic video, so informative and presented in such a clear manner! I'm in zone 8b Oregon and planted three wasabi seedlings in March. They've been in full shade on the north side of my house under an awning and I've been worried lately that it's too much shade (it's also been rainy or cloudy every day since November...) could you share some tips on how to tell if your wasabi plants need more light?
Hi Cori!
Thanks for asking!
Wasabi doesn't need much light, they do best in cloudy and rainy weather actually.
Plants will need light if the leaves are abnormally small, brittle and pale looking - Sometimes yellow and under-developed.
To get a bit more scientific, a par reading between 100-250 is plenty for wasabi plants.
They're not picky with lighting, however, they're extremely picky with soil and water quality.
I hope this information helps!
I also hope your plants are doing well too!
Thank you so much for your support!
Very soothing video, cheers!
Hi Rainer Schinkler!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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I'd love to see a full video on your vermiculture setup! It looks quite extensive and you seem to have the method down.
Hi Fannus!
My vermiculture setup is actually quite simple, it's the same method I've used for over a decade.
While I'm sure there are hundreds of others with a solid solution, my solution closes the loop in the waste cycle.
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These plants look really healthy.
Hi William!
The secret is worm castings and worm tea!
Plants enjoy organic matter that is already broken down, it's easier for them to process.
Don't forget to provide them fresh air too!
Everyone loves a room with circulating air :D :D :D
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@@UmamiGarden Thanks for your informative reply.
After watching this video you have put me at ease regarding growing wasabi.
I just bought a plant and was going to return it because of its high maintenance😢.
After watching this video,I’m actually going to keep it and give it a try growing.Well done and Thanxs for your informative delivery in the facts 🙏 From Down Under 😊
Hi Antmoore9664 ,
Anyone can grow wasabi anywhere!
It just takes patience and the correct information and not misinformation found across the web.
I hope my detailed guide gave you not only the confidence but a better understanding of improving your garden in a holistic manner.
How is your plant doing now? I bet it's growing out of control and you need help to give them all away, send some my way!
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daaaaaaamn! what a good video
Hi Juan!
Extremely happy to hear you've enjoyed it!
I'll try to make all my future videos even gooder!
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Amazing video! How does this channel not have more subs? Incredible detail, creative recording and organized editing! Great job!
Hi Mike!
Very happy to hear you've enjoyed this video!
Check out my Solitary Bee video if you enjoy similar details!
I'm very excited to release more content soon!
Perhaps there's not much interest in this area of cooking and gardening :(
Regardless, I'll continue to release the quality content!
Thank you for your support and kind words!
Amazing video, very informative
Thank you for the positive feedback and support!
It's very motivating to receive positive feedback, many more similar videos in production! :D
Mindblown by the amount of details in your videos ! Love it
Hi,
My mind is blown by your positive feedback!
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This is an amazing video. And I also happen to be in planting zone 9b. I would absolutely love to see your actual growing environment to simulate the temps and humidity. It looks like you've constructed a greenhouse with black shade cloth? I might try this as my 2022 project. Thanks again for all this info.
Hi Jamie!
I have considered your request and am currently working on a video to show my control panel on how everything is managed digitally and managed remotely in my greenhouse.
The greenhouse has a modular 70% shade cloth, I'll switch to 50% during winter.
A greenhouse isn't just for regions that need it, it's also great to easily manage a controlled environment to provide your plants the best growing conditions. The best thing for me to do in the morning is to walk into my greenhouse and take that first sip of tea, the air is just heavenly and the sight is nothing short of spectacular!
Please share details of your journey and let me know how I can help!
I'm a total nerd when it comes to these topics 🤓
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Best video out there!
covers pretty much everything there is to know about wasabi.
I´ve got 2 questions if you´re willing to awnser them :)
- Some plants get these dark brown/black lines running through their stems, what are these? i susspected fungi but can't really find anything on this online. I usually just cut the stems off that have this. seems to occur only when its warm outside.
- do you perhaphs have a suggestion on where to get the Mazuma and Matsumura cultivar in Europe/ The Netherlands or know a way to get these from overseas?
I´ve been growing wasabi, daruma from transplants for 1 year now on my balcony in zone 7B.
during extreme heat I take them indoors, last year it got to around 35C and they all got sad, but luckily they recovered.
got to -22C in the winter and left 2 samller ones outside, because I kind of had given up on them. I took them back in after the snow and to my surpise immediately started to flower this was in Februari, so they really seem to love the rapid change in temperature for some reason.
My larger ones are just now starting to flower, same goes for my Yuzu & Hana, you can tell they're from the same climate.
Hi Bram, thank you! - I try my best share everything through my many years of growing wasabi.
Great questions, I will be more than happy to answer them in chronological order.
1. Dark lines in the stems is a sign of a fungal infection from the root. This doesn't infect the entire plant, but it starts from one stem, spreads to leaves. You have a few options, let the plant cure itself or prune off the infected stem and leaf. If you look at the molecular level, parts of the roots are rotting because there's a pocket of stagnant moisture in the container that isn't circulating to allow oxygen exchange. This causes mold, fungal infections and rot which may lead to fatal issues. Soil with good drainage and no packing will prevent this. The best way to correct this is to allow the plant to dry up naturally and soak it with worm tea, this process purges the fungal infection and mold to boost the immune system and aids recovery.
2. Mazuma is very difficult to acquire in the states, my suggestion is to purchase the seeds and grow them from there. Make sure you're purchasing it from a reliable source that carries plants and rhizomes to provide you with the proper lineage of the seeds. Matsumura can only be found in Japan, they are much more difficult to grow than Daruma. Daruma has a very high heat tolerance up to 38ºC (100ºF) Matsumura 27ºC (80ºF) and Mazuma 30ºC (85ºF). As long as the air is circulating with humidity of at least 50% the plants will survive. They'll go completely dormant at high temperatures, it'll take a several weeks of low temps to break it from dormancy.
Wasabi plants are not native outside of Japan's river beds, in order to help them thrive it's definitely a challenge to meet their requirements, but the satisfaction behind it is what makes it worth the struggles! If you plan on collecting seeds from the flowers, allow them to grow - If not I recommend pruning them. Propagation should be very easy since you have a large plant!
We love Yuzu and Sudachi! Our future video will be about Yuzu :)
@@UmamiGarden
Thank you for your response!
1-I´ve grown them in coconut coir with added coconutbark from seedling, since the soil they came in was very moist and stinky I removed all of the old soil and replaced it. I guess it isn´t as good of a soil as I tought it would be. seems to drain well though, but I´ll ad in some perlite! :D. I don't think the wasabi stem with the fungal infection is going to taste good, so I'll eventually get rid of those plants.
I was planning on starting from seed, because i tough the fungus might have been present in the plant from the beginning, and wanted to get rid of it that way. I've propagated quite a few plants from the larger ones and gave them away. for some reason everyone I gave them to have failed to keep them alive though, i can understand why though, as you've described in your video, aphids are a true pain in the ass on these plants.
thanks for the tips!
good luck on your channel, can;t wait for the yuzu video. I've candied a few in the past.
@@bramopheij2928 Hi Bram, coconut coir is great to start out the seedlings, it'll need sufficient nutrients as it matures. Coconut coir works great as a soil amendment, not a primary mix. Compliment coconut coir with worm castings, perlite, vermiculite and mulch - Consider adding gravel if the drainage is below standard. Please remember; if the wasabi has an unbalanced nutrient intake, the taste of the rhizome will be very poor, stick with the same routine until they're mature. While I don't want to get into the granular aspect, continue with what the plant likes and experiment different solutions for different plants - There is no right or wrong, only doing!
Germinating wasabi seeds would be a good idea if your region doesn't have any live plants available. I would avoid it if you're able to propagate from a mother plant.
This ensures the exact clone and the lineage we're aiming for. Wasabi plants tend to die with beginners in gardening, this is caused by higher requirements.
Sorry if I made the video look easy, but it's actually very simple to grow as long as you have all the components aligned.
Thank you for your kind words, I'll continue what I enjoy - My happy place, Cooking and Gardening!
I hope I don't get too famous :D
I love your teaching method and your style, just wonderful. Thank you for sharing
A wonderful video, I have grown chillis for years & got quite good at it, Wasabi is in a different league, might have to have a go!
Am still growing my own herbs, vegetables, and fruits (Apples, peaches, blueberries and figs.)
Would love to try my hand at growing wasabi.
Hi Chris!
You are on the right track!
Here is my analysis of gardening:
Level 1 - Herbs
Level 2 - Vegetables
Level 3 - Fruits
Umami Level - Wasabi
And yes, I do grow many exotic fruits which will be featured in my future videos!
If you can grow wasabi, you can definitely grow anything!
Growing them encourages a healthy environment, mainly because you're focused on their health and their quality of life.
Thank you so much for visiting my channel and showing your support!