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 Dec 13, Suzie Pickering (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): I would like to know that too. Have been looking everywhere, can't find it.
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19 Sep 14, alan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): i have the plants you can phone me at 0832472372
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20 Jun 13, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): where can I buy horseradish roots in Johannesburg?
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04 Dec 14, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Did you come right with horse radish roots? I am in Jhb and am looking for the same . Can you help?
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09 Dec 13, Suki Crawford (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Where can I buy horseradish roots to plant?
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16 Aug 14, John (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Brought some in pot from local nursery cost about 16buck grew lovely in pot but very thing when harvested
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01 May 13, Andrew Dicks (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Contact Natalie Rowles in Pinetown for horseradish seeds [email protected]
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07 Jun 14, Corrie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I have in 40 years of growing horseradish, never seen fertile seeds..
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24 May 13, Micky Brand (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Thanks for the tip. Natalie is definately a reliable supplier, got my seeds in less than a week. Highly recommended.
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27 Jan 13, stephen colegate (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Hi Roy I live in Knysna and can't find any horse radish root or seeds. Can you help. Best regards Stephen
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As regards horseradish, I have grown this plant, but in my opinion, it would be a mistake to think you can plant it in April and harvest in 24 weeks time and have a useful root. For Horseradish to get a nice thick root, with the distinct pungent flavour, it takes a good two years per plant. And do not underestimate how much work it is to clean the dirt out before shredding the root. It is a wonderful taste and worth the hard work, but in my experience, you need to set up a dedicated bed, plant the roots and then prepare to wait a few years to get the cycle of having a constant supply of usable nice thick roots. The roots grow very deep into the soil (a good 2-3+ feet) so it is a good idea to leave some room around each group of plants, because you need to dig quite a wide hole to get the roots out. We always harvest at Easter here in Sydney. Bon apetit.

- Pauli

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