ASHS 2024 Conference

Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) is a high-value and notoriously difficult crop traditionally cultivated in East Asia. There has been some limited commercial cultivation of the crop in the Pacific Northwest, including in the coastal mountains of Oregon. This presentation shares insights into the challenges and approaches to inland wasabi farming, focusing on environmental conditions, potential growing systems, and media types. Key points include: 1. Environmental Conditions: Wasabi has a narrow range of light, temperature, and water requirements and is prone to a myriad of fungal and bacterial diseases. Knowing this narrow range is essential to the practicality of commercial wasabi production. Balancing the ideal environmental factors for wasabi without creating disease outbreaks is a primary challenge in wasabi production. 2. Growing System