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 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

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21 Nov 16, kay (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Hi, I stay in the North West province in a town called Mahikeng. Where can I get horse radish?
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03 Sep 16, Hettie Nieuwoudt (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I live in Pretoria south africa and want to buy the horseradish root to plant plz where can I buy in Pretoria.??
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28 Sep 16, Peter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Hettie, Please contact me re Horseradish in Pretoria. Cheers, Peter
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08 Sep 21, Sybil (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Please I would like to know if you have any horseraddish roots for sale(or donate) as I live a challenge and would live to make a jar of horseraddish sauce for christmass and to plant If you dont have where in Pretoria can I get. I have a large drum I can plant to keep restricted . Many thanks in advance Sybil
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09 Jan 17, Maryna (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): I would also like to get a plant of the horseradish. I am staying in Pretoria east.
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17 Nov 16, Rina voorendyk (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I was wondering if Peter has some horseradish plants for me. I am in Jhb.
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21 Nov 16, Peter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Yes I have
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06 Jan 17, Lelani (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Please contact me Very interested in fresh horseradish and horsradish plants [email protected]
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14 Sep 16, Ivan van der Merwe (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi I have seen some at Checkers or the food lovers market. I also have some but live in the Free State in a place called Memel. Do drop me a line.
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15 Mar 22, Gerhard Venter (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I'm looking for horseradish to grow. I stay in Knysna
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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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