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 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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12 Jun 20, Sarkis Garginian (Australia - temperate climate)
Where I can buy Horseradish root in Melbourne?
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25 Jan 21, Per Elling (Australia - tropical climate)
I bought the Horseradish cuttings from eBay. They were sent from Springvale in Melbourne. Fast and easy and they all took off
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28 Jul 20, Anca Masala (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi all, I bought my horseradish from a fruit and vegetable shop which order it for me from Freni & Doria PTY LTD but I assume you can buy it directly from them www.melbournemarkets.com.au/trader/freni-doria-pty-ltd/ Cheers Anca
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30 Jun 20, Claire Stronge (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi. You can buy little seedlings at Buleen art and garden centre. I just planted my first ones and they were eaten by slugs so Be careful.
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15 Jun 20, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Google internet seed selling websites.
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02 Apr 20, Kerri (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, just dug up my horseradish and it is really spindall. What have I done wrong?
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03 Apr 20, anon (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
My guess would be you have picked it too early or your soil is a bit poor. Read the notes here about growing it. Or google how to grow it.
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04 Mar 20, Desma Cornhill (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hello. I live in Auckland and am keen to find a piece of horseradish to plant in my garden. Can anyone assist?
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08 Mar 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try nursery or internet seed selling companies.
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04 Mar 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try a nursery or seed selling website.
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