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

Your comments and tips

16 Feb 20, Chris (Australia - temperate climate)
Does horseradish produce seeds. If, when and how to recognise them. Where to buy in Australia the horseradish seeds? Regards Chris
24 Feb 20, Clare (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Chris, It's easy to grow from a piece of root , you just have to plant it and it takes care of itself. It's best not to plant in the garden as it is invasive.I have it growing in a large pot and can send you a piece if you like . Cheers Clare
28 Feb 20, matt (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Clare, If you are serious, i would love to try and grow it? Im in Reservoir, Vic. Thanks matt
20 Apr 20, Clare (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Matt, Sorry it's taken so long to reply to you . If you are still after some pieces of Horseraddish to grow, give me your address and I will post it to you. Clare
24 Apr 20, DeDe (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Clare, I'm a huge fan of horse radish, but a newbie to vegetable gardening. I would love to give growing horse radish a try if you have another piece of root spare. Happy to pay costs.
17 Feb 20, anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Try googling about how to grow horseradish. Look up seed selling companies to buy it.
21 Jan 20, Krystyna (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I would love to plant horseradish in my garden is there anyone in Hamilton area who can spare a piece of root.
24 Jan 20, (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
If you have Facebook Marketplace in NZ try that.
12 Jan 20, (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I bought mine on trademe Cheers Lena
28 Feb 20, MO (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Be very careful when planting horseradish as it is invasive, confine it to a container.
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