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 P    

(Best months for growing Horseradish in Australia - sub-tropical 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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16 May 16, (Australia - temperate climate)
where to buy horseradish seeds in Australia?
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05 Jun 16, Buzz (Australia - temperate climate)
I got a good one from Bunnings in Cannington, Perth yesterday. New delivery with a few others in stock.
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17 Oct 16, Barry (Australia - temperate climate)
Seeking horseradish seeds looked up EBay and sent away for Russian variety Has stronger flavour and pest resistance is higher. The seeds arrived via Air mail in sealed pack. Be ware the pack of seeds can cover 4m square Each plant can yield 4kg horseradish!! Happy growing!
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07 May 16, peter henwood (Australia - temperate climate)
Where am i able to acquire some roots??? in the South Victoria country area of Wonthaggi regards
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01 May 16, nadia (Australia - arid climate)
In which climate zone is Sydney correct? Thank you.
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07 Apr 16, ERNESTA (Australia - arid climate)
am in Kenya where can i get them? even if it means by DHL i will meet the cost if i can get seedlings
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02 Apr 16, kati (Australia - temperate climate)
Which kind of compost/potting soil is best for potted harseradish.
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08 Mar 16, Jan Cannell (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I buy fresh horseradish? I bought several plants from my local nursery (wyee) but they are not ready for consuming for several months yet.
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04 Mar 16, Brian yuill (Australia - temperate climate)
When to harvest horseradish
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29 Dec 15, joyce (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have been looking after a friends plants. One of them was a horseradish plant in a pot. Just one little frail leaf. It did not last. So will I be able to get a replacement now from a nursery? I live in inner city Sydney
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It says plant Feb/Mar and you planted Dec. There could be your problem. Yours could be nearly ready to harvest but you still could be having frosts or snow. Not ideal. Take the advise here and plant later. Try your mulch and see how it works.

- Anon

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