Growing Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

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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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11 May 14, Travis Edwards (Australia - temperate climate): My supply is now exhausted for the year every one who has not yet sent the postpacks but has been promised some get your postpacks sent, those who have gotten yours back good luck.
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05 May 14, Hartmut KNITSCHKE (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I have been told hr will help to control candlemoth if planted under apple trees. TRUE OR FALSE ?
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01 May 14, Travis Edwards (Australia - temperate climate): OK due to overwhelming demand I only have enough for about 4 more people at this stage. Who would have thought it would be so popular... not me thats for sure! To those of you who have requested roots, as soon as your postpack arrives I will dig and send them for you. Thanks Travis
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25 May 14, Eileen Eldridge (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Do you still have any horse radish root?
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01 Jun 14, Travis Edwards (Australia - temperate climate): if you email me next april or may I will have more available email address is below.
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27 Apr 14, Travis Edwards (Australia - temperate climate): . Be warned it is a very tenacious grower and once you have it you will not get rid of it. when making it up try to use an enclosed food processor as it will make your eyes water your nose run and everything else tingle...lol you can email me for some at [email protected] if you want some to grow in your garden.
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27 Apr 14, Travis Edwards (Australia - temperate climate): I am about to harvest mine anyone wants a root or 2 just email me at masculator002@ yahoo.com.au. I am willing to pack and post at your cost if you want.
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04 Apr 14, charles (Australia - temperate climate): I live in Northcote Melbourne and have horseradish growing, anyone is welcome to visit and dig some up if they would like.
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16 Dec 14, Waldo Matczak (Australia - temperate climate): I always wanted to make my own horseradish past, as a kid I remember my father making it and we were all in tears while he was hand grating the plant. I live not far from you, Melton 3337, like to dig out a few roots. Waldo
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01 Oct 14, gosia (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Charles, I have been looking for horseradish root to plant and came across your post. Would you still have a pice for planting? I live in Coburg. Would be grateful. Gosia
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Hi Catherine, I use to mix the horseradish with beetroot and use it as a salad next to grilled steak or sausages. It is delicious! Ingredients: 3-4 small beetroots 1 small horseradish root Salt Splash of vinegar (optional – don’t use if using horseradish from a jar as it normally already contains vinegar) Mustard seeds (optional) Cumin seeds (optional) Method: 1. Rinse any mud off the beetroots and put them in a saucepan (metal is best; it might stain enamel) and cover them with water. 2. Bring the water to the boil and leave to boil for 30-40 minutes. 3. Drain the now very purple boiled water from the pan and refill with cold water and allow the beetroots to cool enough to be handled. 4. Clean off the skin (you should now be able to rub it off with your fingers, but use the flat of a knife to scrap it off if you like) and trim off any roots or stem stubs. (You can bake the beetroot and it will be more tasty and healthy) 5. Cut up the beetroots – you can grate it, julienne it, cube it, slice it...whatever you prefer. 6. In a separate bowl finely grate the horseradish. Be a bit careful here if you’ve never grated horseradish before as it’s tremendously powerful – I recommend you don’t hold your head over the bowl whilst grating it! 7. Teaspoon by teaspoon, add the horseradish to the beetroot and taste until you reach a combination you like. Don’t just throw it all in at once because if it’s too strong it’s hard to correct. Horseradish from the jar normally isn’t as powerful as fresh horseradish so you might need a few extra teaspoons. If you have any horseradish left over, put it in a small jar with some salt and vinegar and keep it for a dressing next time you prepare some beef or lamb. 8. Check the seasoning and add some salt and a splash of vinegar if you feel it needs it. 9. You can, at this point, add some mustard seeds (about a heaped teaspoon) or a sprinkle of cumin if you like these flavours. Mustard seeds aren’t so strong but be a little careful with the cumin as it can overpower. 10. Serve! Enjoy!

- Vali

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