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 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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20 Jun 13, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
where can I buy horseradish roots in Johannesburg?
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04 Dec 14, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Did you come right with horse radish roots? I am in Jhb and am looking for the same . Can you help?
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09 Dec 13, Suki Crawford (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy horseradish roots to plant?
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16 Aug 14, John (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Brought some in pot from local nursery cost about 16buck grew lovely in pot but very thing when harvested
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02 May 13, Nichole (Australia - temperate climate)
I bought my Horseradish roots from Burrendong Gardens via eBid.net.au
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01 May 13, Andrew Dicks (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Contact Natalie Rowles in Pinetown for horseradish seeds [email protected]
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07 Jun 14, Corrie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have in 40 years of growing horseradish, never seen fertile seeds..
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24 May 13, Micky Brand (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Thanks for the tip. Natalie is definately a reliable supplier, got my seeds in less than a week. Highly recommended.
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19 Apr 13, Kate (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I am looking for some horseradish root that I can plant on the Sunshine Coast. Does anyone have any ideas or would like to sell some?
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30 Mar 13, Kevin McCarthy (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Can money be made from growing Horseradish on a small plot? Thanks
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Margaret, I haven't found the perfect time, the size of the leaves don't tell me anything. Last week I did use some, just scraping away surrounding soil and seeing the thickness of the root helped, the root was fairly thick, about the same as two fingers plus a little more. Getting it out is the hard part, the roots go down a long way so I cut the amount I needed and replaced the soil. Be careful if you do this because the root is very strong, a serrated knife worked o.k

- Roy

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