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Wasabi Arugula

Wasabi arugula microgreens (Diplotaxis erucoides) are a specialty microgreen with an intense, wasabi-like heat, ready to harvest in 10-16 days. MicrogreenUSA grows them sushi-grade indoors for wholesale standing orders, and they are best for heat accent and raw bar.

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Wasabi Arugula Microgreens

Wasabi arugula is the hottest green we grow - a genuine wasabi-like heat that blooms and fades cleanly, without the color of purple radish or the aroma of mustard.

Used sparingly as a heat accent on raw fish, oysters and rich proteins where chefs want wasabi character from a fresh leaf.

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Common nameWasabi Arugula
Botanical nameDiplotaxis erucoides
CategorySpecialty
FlavorIntense, wasabi heat
Grow time10-16 days
Best forHeat accent, raw bar
AvailabilityYear-round wholesale
Minimum order5 lbs / week
Grow Data & Sources

What do seed suppliers publish for growing wasabi arugula microgreens?

True Leaf Market's 'Mustard - Wasabi' is a different species (Brassica juncea), so its numbers are not used here. Neither True Leaf Market nor Johnny's Selected Seeds publishes a microgreen grow guide for Diplotaxis erucoides, so we quote no borrowed numbers; our own timings are in the specification table above.

Is there USDA nutrition data for wasabi arugula microgreens?

Not from a lab: FoodData Central has no entry for wasabi arugula microgreens, so we print no nutrient figures.

Are wasabi arugula microgreens a food-safety concern?

FDA classes wasabi arugula microgreens as covered produce, not sprouts (FDA guidance).

Common Questions

Wasabi Arugula FAQ

What do wasabi arugula microgreens taste like?

Wasabi arugula microgreens have an intense, wasabi-like heat. They are the hottest green we grow - a genuine wasabi-like heat that blooms and fades cleanly, without the color of purple radish or the aroma of mustard. They are the young cotyledon-stage greens of Diplotaxis erucoides, harvested before the first true leaves appear.

How long do wasabi arugula microgreens take to grow?

Wasabi arugula microgreens take 10-16 days from seed to harvest in our indoor farm. Trays are seeded on sterile coco coir, spend 3-4 days in a weighted blackout phase, then finish under full-spectrum LEDs at 200-250 µmol/m²/s. We harvest at the cotyledon stage, just before the first true leaves appear, when color and nutrient density peak.

How do chefs use wasabi arugula microgreens?

Used sparingly as a heat accent on raw fish, oysters and rich proteins where chefs want wasabi character from a fresh leaf. In our wholesale program they are best for heat accent and raw bar. They are available year-round on a standing weekly order, on their own or as part of a custom blend with other varieties from our catalog of 20.

How long do wasabi arugula microgreens last after delivery?

Wasabi arugula microgreens keep 7-10 days, like most of our varieties, when refrigerated at 34-38°F in sealed packaging and kept away from ethylene-producing produce. They are clean-cut with sanitized blades and in cold storage within 45 minutes of harvest, so orders typically arrive with 5-10 days of shelf life remaining.

How do I order wasabi arugula microgreens wholesale?

Order through a MicrogreenUSA wholesale account. The minimum is 5 lbs per week for a single restaurant, and wasabi arugula microgreens can be packed in 2, 4 or 8 oz anti-fog clamshells, 1-5 lb vacuum-sealed bulk pouches or uncut living trays. Southeast USA accounts get deliveries on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and we reply to applications within 24 business hours.