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 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

12 Aug 17, Audrey (Australia - arid climate)
Hi. I live on Magnetic Island. Is there any chance I would be able to grow horseradish?
06 Aug 12, Gavan (Australia - temperate climate)
I got some, potted, sprouting and very reasonably priced at the excellent nursery in William Street, Wingham, NSW... the name of the place I can't remember ...
25 Jul 12, Lubi (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I am also looking where can I buy horseradish. I live on the Tablelands and want to grow it i my garden. Thank you in advamce. Kind regars Lubi
18 Jul 12, Arlene (Australia - arid climate)
I bought a couples of bits of roots at the veg. shop at Northlakes shopping centre, near coles. and they are doing very well.
11 Jul 12, Deb (Australia - temperate climate)
Searching desperately for horseradish plant or root, (Gold Coast QLD) and having no luck, can not beleive it is so hard to find! would so appreciate if someone could tell me where I might find some?
03 Sep 12, Melanie Dargie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Sue did you manage to find any horse radish? If not can send you some. Regards Melanie
05 Sep 12, Garry (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Melanie,I see you responded to another gardener about Horseradish. Is there any chance i could buy/purchase some off you ?? I live in Nth NSW. Regards Garry :) [email protected]
12 Jul 12, Sue (Australia - temperate climate)
Deb. If you find some I'd love to know yr source. Have been looking as well to no avail. Sue
02 Aug 12, (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Sue, I just bought a horseradish "RHIZOME" from user "urban_mayhem" (they are in Tasmania) on ebay for $14 delivered , (arrived yesterday,I was happy with condition of root) they have another piece on for sale,.....now for the challenge to grow it up here on Gold Coast!
13 Jul 12, Justine (Australia - temperate climate)
google Green Harvest , they usually have root cuttings available this time of the year plus heaps of other wierd and wonderful stuff!
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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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