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Something popped up today about Wasabi. Or maybe I actually have been thinking about it for a while. So I bought 200 OK looking Wasabi seeds for cheap, like $15 total.
We have a space at the back of the house where its really shady and sheltered. Its the coolest area of the property by far. Hard to grow much there although & Co has lots going on out there. When I read about how to grow wasabi I realised not perfect its pretty good. The carport is pretty good too actually. That also normally has a slightly higher background level of Co2 (because I have two 120lb when empty Co2 cylinders in there and one feeds the tents in there that vent a little bit of it out) I don’t know if thats helpful yet.
Both spots have water and power to hand.
I’ve read a couple of “how to’s” but not really researched it too much yet. There’s a lot about loose soil, and or some hydro type stuff involving rocks and layered perlite or even coco and airpots.
Basically I feel like I can transfer a whole bunch of skills from growing weed to grow an even more valuable crop and one I love too. But its an 18 month process people say. See if I can get under that.
I’m thinking I need to chuck the seeds in the freezer for a week to convince them they are coming out of winter “stratifying” them I think.
Next Step:
Inform & Co
Grow Style.
I’m going to start with some giant, and I mean giant SIPS. The medium I’m tempted to go soil But with some liquid top ups and lots of aeration through perlite. Then for the airgap use these magic volcanoc type rocks they sell at the supermarket. Loads of nutrients in those. Nearly killed my Big Grow. They like 12-12-12 apparently.
I’m going to start them in either hydro or aeroponics to encourage those nice long roots from the get go.
We’ll see how we go but a 4 pot dripper like @Mars Hydro sell would be the next step. Maybe a more coco like medium and liquid nutes. They have to be cheaper than what I use for weed in that 12-12-12
So its a long term project. But I love Wasabi and its meant to be really difficult yet is grown in fundamentally similar ways to how many people grow weed. So giving it a go. Here’s a link to an outline of how to do it. To be honest its probably not whether or not I fail or not. Just how many ways we fail. I’ve read this and two other articles so far.
I’ll have some time this week to build the SIPS I’m planning on using but I’m not expecting to get the seeds on the ground for 10 days or so. With the freezing and everything, but a little shopping for hardware and hacks to get it ready before then.
Be fun I can get something edible out of it!
Nick & (Blissfully Unaware) Co
Something popped up today about Wasabi. Or maybe I actually have been thinking about it for a while. So I bought 200 OK looking Wasabi seeds for cheap, like $15 total.
We have a space at the back of the house where its really shady and sheltered. Its the coolest area of the property by far. Hard to grow much there although & Co has lots going on out there. When I read about how to grow wasabi I realised not perfect its pretty good. The carport is pretty good too actually. That also normally has a slightly higher background level of Co2 (because I have two 120lb when empty Co2 cylinders in there and one feeds the tents in there that vent a little bit of it out) I don’t know if thats helpful yet.
Both spots have water and power to hand.
I’ve read a couple of “how to’s” but not really researched it too much yet. There’s a lot about loose soil, and or some hydro type stuff involving rocks and layered perlite or even coco and airpots.
Basically I feel like I can transfer a whole bunch of skills from growing weed to grow an even more valuable crop and one I love too. But its an 18 month process people say. See if I can get under that.
I’m thinking I need to chuck the seeds in the freezer for a week to convince them they are coming out of winter “stratifying” them I think.
Next Step:
Inform & Co
Grow Style.
I’m going to start with some giant, and I mean giant SIPS. The medium I’m tempted to go soil But with some liquid top ups and lots of aeration through perlite. Then for the airgap use these magic volcanoc type rocks they sell at the supermarket. Loads of nutrients in those. Nearly killed my Big Grow. They like 12-12-12 apparently.
I’m going to start them in either hydro or aeroponics to encourage those nice long roots from the get go.
We’ll see how we go but a 4 pot dripper like @Mars Hydro sell would be the next step. Maybe a more coco like medium and liquid nutes. They have to be cheaper than what I use for weed in that 12-12-12
So its a long term project. But I love Wasabi and its meant to be really difficult yet is grown in fundamentally similar ways to how many people grow weed. So giving it a go. Here’s a link to an outline of how to do it. To be honest its probably not whether or not I fail or not. Just how many ways we fail. I’ve read this and two other articles so far.
How To Grow Wasabi: Complex But Rewarding Roots
Knowing how to grow wasabi grants you an endless supply of this zingy Japanese condiment. We explain this tricky plant's needs!
www.epicgardening.com
I’ll have some time this week to build the SIPS I’m planning on using but I’m not expecting to get the seeds on the ground for 10 days or so. With the freezing and everything, but a little shopping for hardware and hacks to get it ready before then.
Be fun I can get something edible out of it!
Nick & (Blissfully Unaware) Co
