Growing Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
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(Best months for growing Horseradish in Australia - 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

Your comments and tips

11 Aug 17, Narelle (Australia - temperate climate)
In most big supermarkets all around northern Europe and Scandinavia you can find all forms. A container of grated horseradish, from the fresh food section, is fine and doesn't last long enough for me to know its 'use by' date. It's good with lots of unexpected foods and it's particularly good with potato soup (makes it far more interesting) as well as beef, which was created to go with horseradish.
23 Jul 17, Frank Thom (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Can anyone tell me if horseradish will grow at all in the Southeast Queensland region, Sunshine Coast, maybe through winter.
30 Oct 17, Liora (Australia - temperate climate)
I live just south of the border in NSW and my horseradish is doing really well. It took a while for it to establish - now it's shot off everywhere.
05 Jan 18, Trish (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Liora, We just moved to Kingscliff from Alice Springs, NT and I would like to grow my own horseradish. May I ask, where did you source your plant/root from? Alternatively, do you have a piece I could purchase? Thanks, Trish
21 Jan 18, Tahlie (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Trish, I just found some horseradish for sale at my local bunnings.
24 Jul 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
By this website it is planted Sept Oct. Read up about it is my suggestion.
24 Jul 17, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Horseradish should grow well in SE Qld but would probably still be dormant in the winter, particularly in cooler areas such as Toowoomba.
11 Jul 17, Trudy (Australia - temperate climate)
I always bought Heinz horseradish in a jar at Safeway or Coles now no longer available.Can buy it under Masterfoods but taste is horrible.Would love a real recipe to make my own(nice & creamy with a good bite of zest)where can I buy this plant??Bunnings??or other garden outlets???Please advise I live in Langwarrin vic
04 Nov 17, Kerri (Australia - arid climate)
Hi Trudy I live in Mill Park & am happy to give you a plant.
30 Oct 17, Liora (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Trudy. I bought my horseradish root through ebay - a place in the Blue Mountains (NSW) - it's grown magnificently but it did take a while to establish.
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Where can I buy horseradish to plant ? I stay in Knysna.

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