Beautiful wasabi. I can't wait to see what incredible dishes Hirosan will make. Jeff is so humble and seems an all around great person.
@madmex65262 жыл бұрын
"Grate it frozen and never let it thaw out," the most important line in the whole piece coming from owner Jeff. Brilliant
@orangepeel10732 жыл бұрын
so we have to freeze it before we grind it?
@madmex65262 жыл бұрын
@@orangepeel1073 Right. When bought fresh and before it spoils, up to 6-weeks for me, freeze any leftover rhizomes and then grind er, grate it then on. Grind what you need and put the rest of the stalk back in the freezer. And I keep my fresh rhizomes underwater in the fridge and exchange the water every 2 or 3 days.
@orangepeel10732 жыл бұрын
@@madmex6526 oh that's interestng. someone told me on another video that i need to fry it or boil it and then blend it.
@davelester19853 жыл бұрын
Jeff is a true American hero, he has the spirit of a great American, never give up . Make it work. This was a great video, thanks.
@ab2tract3 жыл бұрын
it makes me sad some conglomerate probably will buy his process out, i would rather buy stuff from people like him than some narcissistic socipath CEO doing everything he can to make him and the companies board money
@kennethhudson80133 жыл бұрын
@@ab2tract I'm with you on that one, buy local!
@haf25673 жыл бұрын
I think this is exactly a true pioneering American spirit which is something that is no more like it used to be where people work extremely hard smart and they are not in the habits complaining about the government or politics just try to do what's right to make America as a great country making it walk for all without without any political ideology but a true patriotic mentality.
@cjohnson38363 жыл бұрын
@@haf2567 god shut up. You rejects can't go 5 min without going all snowflake. And you want to talk about complaining?
@Ocgt3 жыл бұрын
No surprise a ganj expert knows how to grow sabi 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤣🤣🍻👍
@ticklemeelmo70083 жыл бұрын
Love Jeff's Story at the Beginning. Never gave up. Liked his comment " Us Wasabi Farmers aren't getting Rich
@crozowblade3 жыл бұрын
Jeff gave up like 4 or 5 times. His friend was the one who held the business together.
@Cdub06193 жыл бұрын
I worked in a high-end Japanese sushi restaurant in Las Vegas. When I asked a table if they would like to try "real" wasabi, almost everyone thought their life was a lie.
@g60force3 жыл бұрын
wait until they try the cake XD
@thehooded-guru2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much what happened when I told my dad that. The look on his face was like that of telling a kid Santa isn't real.
@toasternfriends3329 Жыл бұрын
Do you know if the restaurant you worked at was looking for local sources to buy in Vegas? I ask because I'm trying a crop indoors, I have a climate controlled grow room.
@Cdub0619 Жыл бұрын
@@toasternfriends3329 They bought from two places, Oregon and Japan.
@stacietagomori6343 жыл бұрын
This is great! Just looking at Hiro's smile from ear to ear... he hit the jackpot! Hiro San's sushi....!!!!! Can only imagine how awesome his creations will be. With his creativity the dishes he will think of using this wasabi other than sushi.... Will all be saikou!!! Piro Piro 100. Look Dat awesome bag of wasabi!
@dmitritelvanni40683 жыл бұрын
Idk, could be expensive long term. We need more of these operations across the country. Horseradish Wasabi is crap when you've had the real deal. And I'm the kind of guy who eats pickled horseradish straight lol. It's just not the same taste. But as it is that's some pretty expensive garnish lol. Not a lot of American sushi uses Wasabi in their dishes. The American palate is just too weak for it.
@davidnaydo3 жыл бұрын
“Not as profitable as the other green stuff you Can grow” seemed super laid back and just content with what he’s accomplished. Cool video. Thanks for sharing guys.
@violetviolet8883 жыл бұрын
Lettuce is the most profitable produce. It grows fast and consumers are willing to pay more for it.
@davidnaydo3 жыл бұрын
@@violetviolet888 yeah lettuce. Totally what I meant
@geedubb-q1u3 жыл бұрын
Where I am the “other” green stuff is legal. A friend has 10 acres and rents out 5 to a farmer for his crops at about $500/yr. Another guy rents a 20 X 80 foot patch for the “other” green stuff and gets $2500.
@heruhcanedean3 жыл бұрын
@@davidnaydo the devil variety of lettuce
@CuriousEarthMan3 жыл бұрын
around 22:10 the 'interviewer' says the wasabi is more profitable in price per pound than the other green stuff. what the hell is he talking about? The interviewer seems so arrogant to me, he has to put himself in the middle, add his two cents instead of listening and being informed.
@maplemanfreak1233 жыл бұрын
Wow, I didn't know that there was a real wasabi farm was actually so nearby me. Thank you for showing me what is close by near me and I wouldn't have been able to find this gem near me until i saw this video! Please do more videos like this while you guys are still in the bay!! I would love to learn whats more around me. I might just go visit Jeff's farm if he ever allows me the oppurtunity haha
@midnull60093 ай бұрын
You can grow this stuff at home...in a pot...
@aussiehardwood61963 жыл бұрын
Hiro had big smile as he cuddle big bag of fresh real wasabi!!!!😊 Good afternoon yes good afternoon.
@doanh20083 жыл бұрын
👍
@Goldentriceps3 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of videos , content is always amazing guys!! To make it more enjoyable , imo please buy a small wireless microphone you can connect to your camera and the speaker(s) t shirt/jacket whatever. With the outdoor environment it's not always clear what is being said.. Keep them coming, Hiro your are the best chef ‼️🚀
@johnwakamatsu33912 жыл бұрын
I bought some Wasabi starter plants from Half Moon Bay Wasabi and will try to grow them under my Mikan tree in Los Angeles. I spoke with Half Moon Bay Wasabi and they said that it will grow but not produce a stem. I like growing Japanese fruits and vegetables and see if Wasabi will grow in Los Angeles. I thank you for producing the Wasabi v
@katharinavonzitzewitz8263 жыл бұрын
Jeff is so budd honest...Great guy!
@violetviolet8883 жыл бұрын
Great content. As someone who has grown Asian vegetables all my life, much appreciated.
@violetviolet8883 жыл бұрын
@Karl Hall Most Asian greens like "choy" will grow for you. (cabbage family) as cool weather crops.
@alonshalit57783 жыл бұрын
Jeff a gorgeous tour. Thank you.
@mikkac3 жыл бұрын
What a good and hardworking person this farmer is, pleasure to watch.
@philvie3 жыл бұрын
Pretty nice of Jeff to give a tour of his farm, no wonder real Wasabi is so expensive
@good_to_be_gold83 жыл бұрын
I’m always learning something new in this channel. Thanks Hiro and co.
@jongjie3 жыл бұрын
wasabi fresh is realy good taste fresh and little sweet, tried only once.... but never forget the taste 😋😋
@Buddha_Approved3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your hard work and trials Jeff! Appreciate you bringing this video to us!
@jannath13 жыл бұрын
So much good information here and such an amazing setup! Thank you, Hirosan!
@S.Clause3 жыл бұрын
1.5 lbs. of wasabi, that’s $210.00 plus a $20.00 T-shirt that’s awesome. What a great guy. Check out their website shipping is free for any order over 1/2 pound.
@richardbarba27363 жыл бұрын
Love love the Wasabi they grow! I first learned from Outdoor Chef Life about them. And since I live in San Francisco they are a stones throw away! On pare with Japan for sure!
@cookieez4u23 жыл бұрын
Is it on par?
@alexandroskatsimprakis10553 жыл бұрын
you got like the best camera available ? great quality!
@bioBeeLANT3 жыл бұрын
dream i am wondering there is possible to make wasabi in plant cell culture .... i need to find the some live plant
@-RONNIE3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Hiro, Charles & The Half Moon Bay Wasabi Farm for the tour. This was a very educational video I learned a couple of new things👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@jimn46073 жыл бұрын
Very informative and thanks for showing us how wasabi is grown.
@johntompkins1473 жыл бұрын
G88D AFTERN88N Chef Hiro and Charles, Very cool video. Enjoyed this very much. Thanks so much!
@barbarajohnson90503 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Very interesting and informative this video is. I really enjoyed watching the whole process of what wasabi really is and how it’s harvested. Super cool! Thank you for this!
@Madmoody213 жыл бұрын
Good to see he is making at least enough to keep doing it. If Jeff ever finds some other place where it can be done his profit will go way up. I am quite a ways from San Francisco many people moving from bay area to where I live since work from home has taken off home prices doubled in like 2 years now must be crazy costs there now.
@josebalmores75913 жыл бұрын
From d Philippines, I luv ds video. I use washabi for my sashimi nd salad dressing.
@TheDirtyShaman3 жыл бұрын
17:23 Traditionally shark skin was used to grind wasabi. Nowadays ray skin is used as a more sustainable alternative, since many species of sharks have become endangered and protected.
@UzysIsGod3 жыл бұрын
Had their stuff at Sushi Bar Montecito in SoCal. Michelin Star sushi spot and boy… does that real wasabi HIT SO DIFFERENT!!! not so much a nasal-y fume type thing, it’s not even spicy tbh it just REALLY makes the fish taste so much better, it’s more of a taste enhancer than a spice which was a big shocker. Them THANGS are EXPENSIVE though so only expect it to be served at high end spots Grind on shark skin right in front of you cause the grind activates stuff in them that gives them their flavor which only lasts about 5-10 minutes after you grind it
@alexanderj.mendez38153 жыл бұрын
This was awesome!! Jeff is a American success story!!
@briansaenz43923 жыл бұрын
New subscriber awesome to watch. Dinosaur Colorado USA saying hello and thank you for sharing your love and talents with everyone brother.
@GoogleSpyZon3 жыл бұрын
This was informative and really neat... Jeff seems like a really down to earth guy, it's wonderful when people find what they are good at and have passion for it.
@AlexMendoza-wh6xv3 жыл бұрын
Awesome learned bunches from this video about wasabi
@69elbisa3 жыл бұрын
Great job is all about perseverance and passion 👍👍👍
@barlofski3 жыл бұрын
Amazing persistence. I thought you needed a running stream to grow wasabi.
@lordeverybody8723 жыл бұрын
You do. He is not giving any info on how to grow it. He did say they are cycling the water. So ya, the water is moving.
@buffalojoe783 жыл бұрын
The idea that “Oh you won’t be able to grow it!” is horseshit because if there’s a will then there’s a fucking way. Disseminate those rhizomes and let us prove that notion wrong.
@mrbxv3 жыл бұрын
Great video. So much great info about wasabi and how it’s grown.
@Frank-bn6ci3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. It's very educational. Glad to hear his business survived the pandemic and thriving.
@karenshort38803 жыл бұрын
Wow! I never thought about it. Now I know. Thank you
@MeandYouHello3 жыл бұрын
I want to grow wasabi look video thanks for sharing
@TheMadawg673 жыл бұрын
Great Vid can't believe Hiro dint prepare them some sushi. And thanks again.
@fredsmith57823 жыл бұрын
Good to hear you can actually grow this stuff here in North America
@tmcaleer50 Жыл бұрын
Don’t give up!!! You are going to make it!!
@bdavis78013 жыл бұрын
It's such a pretty plant! I didn't know you could eat the greens too! How are the leaves/stems prepared? Do they have much wasabi flavor or something else?
@desmomotodesmomoto20333 жыл бұрын
toxic junk,
@212bag3 жыл бұрын
Wow, Jeff seems like a great guy. Good post guys...
@iiMStyLez Жыл бұрын
I used to pick up wasabi from him for my company a few years back, he’s a very nice guy!
@annchee13293 жыл бұрын
Jeff - such a down-to-earth guy! Never knew there is a Wasabi farm in No Calif, awesome!
@MirrorDomains3 жыл бұрын
That was awesome! So fresh I am curious to taste it like that! 👍
@pipe8873 жыл бұрын
Very informative and joyful. Thanks.
@LiveSimplyOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Excellent looking farm! Nice tour ♥
@randmayfield56953 жыл бұрын
I've had real wasabi once and it was exceptional. Had it in the small seaside village of Geisashi with "caught that morning" bluefin tuna sashimi. We drank a whole "typhoon" bottle of premium extra-dry sake. Unfortunately, most sushi lovers will never have the opportunity to try real wasabi.
@lordeverybody8723 жыл бұрын
I am growing my own crop of wasabi
@holyfox942 жыл бұрын
@@lordeverybody872 Did you succeeded with your Wasabi experiment? I’m thinking about trying it.
@yanjijay67523 жыл бұрын
That's awesome now could or does the leave taste like the wasabi itself probably could use it for the same thing
@Mephistopholies3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i haven't heard of this farm.
@nieczerwony2 жыл бұрын
In Poland here we use horseradish which is very popular in many regions. Especially for Easter time. We always get the fresh root and we have to grate this. Mean I am telling you, chopping onions is nothing compare to this. Best do it in drafty place otherwise it can take your breath. It's like some kind of gas. I can only imagine what would happen if I would do the same with this stuff.
@PraiseYaHuWaH3 жыл бұрын
This was really cool! Great job guys!
@flybyairplane35283 жыл бұрын
HIRO, Hello, that’s the MOST WASABI I ever saw at one time, , yes is SLOW GROWING glad it does not have to be imported now ! Cheers 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇺🇸🇺🇸
@theshadow22453 жыл бұрын
So good and organic.
@scbabe77833 жыл бұрын
Love it! It would be nice to try it someday. Probably more than my bank account can handle!!
@lisacoleman10593 жыл бұрын
Great video great info
@byrdhemenway3693 жыл бұрын
try growing water crest as companion plant that's a fast cash crop water crest grows well and fast
@chrisitinabobinski37983 жыл бұрын
I’d be awesome to tour his facility for sure I’m sure it smells amazing in there I’m very jealous of your enormous greenhouses someday I hope to have a small one to grow all my own food someday.
@007Mike3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Is there a difference in flavor with peeling the skin, or not peeling the skin? Regards, Mike.
@violetviolet8883 жыл бұрын
You have to peel the skin to get to the part you eat. the skin is tough, not thin or palatable. Think of broccoli stem skin.
@007Mike3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@okolemahu3 жыл бұрын
Gee Jeff you’re so generous. And speaking of the other green crop, I’m sure you grow that one too.
@cathyjones34033 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I learned something new today
@RR-vf2bd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video. Good to know how the real Wasabi growth goes
@autumnrose78113 жыл бұрын
I love halfmoon so much
@samchau47613 жыл бұрын
Jeff is one Honest dude.
@richardlee89193 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for information
@sclajw3 жыл бұрын
Opinel Carbone knife ? From France. Love the video
@phamloan902 жыл бұрын
Hello, i really love this video, i want to grow wasabi too, i come from Vietnam, in my country, no one grow wasabi, all wasabi in market is fake so i want to grow and sell real wasabi . Right now i am grow Cordyceps mushroom. I hope you will take my some advices. Thank you so much. Sorry, My english is not good. Love you and your videos
@brad95293 жыл бұрын
Does it taste the same as the packaged cheap stuff?
@nothingtoseehere57603 жыл бұрын
This is incredible. LOVE it.
@KaligarPrimus3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Hard working people.
@dache.henrylee3 жыл бұрын
Wasabi Plant: Such nice weather today. Hiro San: Good Afternoon
@earthwater99643 жыл бұрын
That's beautiful. Thank you! Wasabi Rules!
@AfterCovidthefoodchannnel3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video as always! Love it the wasabi!!! 🦇
@rustymohican8280 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered some starts. What strain do you grow?
@stephenboutet3 жыл бұрын
Do you sell seedlings or seeds? I'm in Manitoba Canada and I want to try growing wasabi here. Its nearly impossible to get. Thanks for any information and great success for your business
@AmandaComeauCreates3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it's grown in an indoor grown environment with optimal lighting of it would still grow as such a large plant
@NathanHarrison73 жыл бұрын
I always thought it was a root. Haha. Never to old to learn something new. Thanks.
@judge4all3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff ! Thx
@jimmycodmw23 жыл бұрын
Jeff is an amazing human
@pkendall992 жыл бұрын
21:52 in NY, it's $160/lb.. that's like a $ Grand worth of Wasabi.
@derekwhistler49573 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I grew up in that town!
@vuhuynh27483 жыл бұрын
Thanks, learnt alot
@emmanuelguzman10383 жыл бұрын
Jeff's business is blowing up. 🙌
@hudson88656 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@heyhey85543 жыл бұрын
What a cool place to work. Cool people as well.
@audra75933 жыл бұрын
I really like the Japanese 'tapas' style of eating. So many tasty looking textures-temperatures-preparations that is striking to the eye. I like eating small bites of something fried, fresh/crudo, grilled, creamy etc in one meal. Loving the options, including the Chicken gizzards, foie gras, bacon wrapped veggies, steak, chicken etc. I also appreciate that filler rice and noodles aren't the basis or staple of the meal, as my preference is to ditch the starch and enjoy good food. Noodles was on the menu tho, and I appreciate that it was a an option for those who like them. I and definitely trying this place out in the future.
@petemitchell67883 жыл бұрын
🥱
@drpk65143 жыл бұрын
I think it should work with flood and drown system with pebbles or expanded clay. Very light organic fertilizer. Maybe only some fish in the system. Instead of harvesting the entire plant and growing from scratch, a mature plant can be cut in half. It should be able to return to its original size in a few months.
@lordeverybody8723 жыл бұрын
I am using river rocks in my stream set up. There is a sandy base. No fertilizer at all, other than what comes down the stream.
@ml.27703 жыл бұрын
But what day do they harvest?
@alaneisenberg42033 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I sure learned a lot.
@robertchua52293 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for Jeff and his team!
@willybones38903 жыл бұрын
Learn something new every day.👍
@thb779553 жыл бұрын
Hiro, my friend, g11d aftern11n!!! What a great agriculture-factory... Hiro can make something amazing out of this great looking Wasabi... ❤️🇯🇵❤️🇩🇪❤️🇺🇲❤️
@friscoHub4152 жыл бұрын
@ 11:20 look behind his head and taa-da loose dangling wires I thought he and his buddy were electricians