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

Your comments and tips

21 Aug 11, arthur (Australia - temperate climate)
Anna you could try dawsons or ring 9358 4811 Nursery and garden Industry of W.A they are very helpful.Arthur the mad gardener. Horseradish.
19 Aug 11, Annette (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello Could any one please tell me when to harvest horseradish? how do I know its ready ? Please, thank you :)
15 Aug 11, Anna (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello - can anyone help me locate some fresh horseradish to plant in WA please? Thank you for your help! Anna
20 Feb 14, Kappie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi can anyone help to find fresh horseradish plants
02 Aug 11, Jan (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Colin I would be happy to post you some horseradish. Let me know if you still want some, I have just dug some up.
20 Aug 11, Jordanna (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I would love some horseradish if you still have some. I am happy to pay for postage... Thanks :)
23 Jun 11, Ben borthwick (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi 4 seasons herbs sells horseraddish for 8.50 the website is www.fourseasonsherbs.com.au they qre really good the do express delivery and dont send on a friday so it wont sit around on the weekend i have brougt several plants from them and just brought a horseraddish :)
23 Jun 11, Alan Secombe (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Could I grow horseradish in sub-tropics.I have large raised garden beds and large pots.Does it prefer shade or full sun? with thanks
07 Jun 11, ruth (Australia - temperate climate)
anyone out there near perth western australia who knows where to source horseradish. thanks
23 May 11, Petrer antonenko (Australia - temperate climate)
Looking at growing horseradish on a sloping block in N.E. Victoria (Yea region). Does the plant need protection from kangaroos,rabbits and is it mainly disease resistant? Does it need much attention or can it be left alone?
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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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