Growing Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P P P              

(Best months for growing Horseradish in South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical regions)

  • P = Plant crowns
  • Easy to grow. Plant root pieces. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 25°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 50 cm 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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15 Jun 18, Paul (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi Kim. We can probably help depending on the type. I understand some folks call a rather large white tuber HR. We have the type that grows in the ground as a root, extremely hot, dies back in winter and comes away spring. Used for sauces etc. Is this what you want? Paul.
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28 May 18, Norma modistach (Australia - temperate climate)
My late husband always dug and replanted horseradish in July, Is this too long in the ground, he usually replanted the crowns. I am not having a great success
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30 May 18, Mike L (Australia - temperate climate)
By this website leave them in the ground and plant out in Sept Oct.
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22 May 18, Deloris (USA - Zone 7a climate)
Can I grow horseradish here
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06 May 18, zukiswa makoba (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I leave in KWT I would love to know how can I get your horseradish pls. my phone no is 082 7236 761
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08 Apr 18, Richard (Australia - temperate climate)
What sort of soil types does it like? Water requirements?
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09 Apr 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Read the notes here on growing it.
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08 Apr 18, Robert Ashby (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I’m looking at growing my own horseradish I just want to know where I can get the seed to grow kind regards Robert
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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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