Growing Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

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(Best months for growing Horseradish in USA - Zone 5a regions)

P = Plant crowns

Easy to grow. Plant root pieces. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 20 inches apart
Harvest in 16-24 weeks. Some improvement in flavour if left till after frost..
Compatible with (can grow beside): Best kept separate

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02 Oct 18, (Australia - cool/mountain climate): What part of the country are you in if Tasmania I can supply you with a plant
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09 Apr 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Try an internet seed selling company.
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22 Mar 18, Tonia van der Lem (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): I Live in Gisborne and want some horseradish.Where can I get them. Also I look for Echinesea plants. Thank you
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08 Jan 19, Mitchell Mcfarlane (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Hi Tonia. Did you have any joy in getting some horseradish? I'm also in Gisborne and keen to get started. Thanks
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27 Jan 18, buys (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): where can i get horseradish to plant
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08 Feb 18, Astrid (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Hi Jan, Try www.theseedvault.co.za. They sell horseradish rhizomes (pack of 3 for R60). I bought some recently and they were excellent quality.
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14 Dec 17, josephine (Australia - temperate climate): Does horseradish need full or filtered sunlight to grow well on eyre peninsular and how often does it need watering.
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15 Dec 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Can grow in partial shade but most plants need sunlight. A good watering once a week will probably do, Doesn't like too wet.
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15 Oct 17, Roy (Australia - temperate climate): If you still want a cutting jut give me your address and you can have a piece of root Roy
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02 Jul 18, Chris (Australia - temperate climate): Hello. I live in NSW and would love to get some horseradish root. Large quantities are needed.
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As regards horseradish, I have grown this plant, but in my opinion, it would be a mistake to think you can plant it in April and harvest in 24 weeks time and have a useful root. For Horseradish to get a nice thick root, with the distinct pungent flavour, it takes a good two years per plant. And do not underestimate how much work it is to clean the dirt out before shredding the root. It is a wonderful taste and worth the hard work, but in my experience, you need to set up a dedicated bed, plant the roots and then prepare to wait a few years to get the cycle of having a constant supply of usable nice thick roots. The roots grow very deep into the soil (a good 2-3+ feet) so it is a good idea to leave some room around each group of plants, because you need to dig quite a wide hole to get the roots out. We always harvest at Easter here in Sydney. Bon apetit.

- Pauli

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