Growing Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
      P       P P P    

(Best months for growing Horseradish in Australia - sub-tropical 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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25 Sep 16, Carolyn Lewis (Australia - temperate climate)
Been buying a paste from spud shed, it was made in Europe. It has help control my allergies, chest mucus and sinus. Tablets from the chemist does not work as good. Living in Perth. Tried all nurseries can't get it. Can you help me. I grow my own turmeric and make it in a paste with a pinch of black pepper. This also works better than tablets for inflamation arthritis..
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14 Oct 16, frances (Australia - temperate climate)
Bunnings have them in the herb section in single posts occasionally.
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29 Sep 16, Kirsten (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I ordered mine from Daley's Nursery - www.daleysfruit.com.au
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13 Sep 16, Octavia (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy horse radish in South Africa
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04 Aug 16, Suzanne (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Ulla I buy my horseradish plants from a nurserywoman at the Hawkesbury Farmers Market. I have taken her advice and always planted my horseradish in a deep pot into the soil as it can become rampant and hard to remove if it gets away. Best wishes.
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01 Aug 16, Ulla Jakobsen (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I bought 2 roots at my greengrocer, and put them in water. Do I just put them in soil and what end in the soil.
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28 Jun 16, Debbie (Australia - temperate climate)
Geelong - buy a root from Geelong Fresh and plant- I am trying this Deb
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20 Jun 16, Geelong Guy (Australia - temperate climate)
Looking for someone that can start me off with a couple of pieces of horseradish root in or around Geelong please?
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09 Jun 16, Joyce (Australia - temperate climate)
My horseradish grew lush green leaves but now have been eaten to just a few leaves How do we know when the root is ready to be used.
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16 May 16, (Australia - temperate climate)
where to buy horseradish seeds in Australia?
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My horseradish has been in a trough approx 60x30cm for years and never harvested, the new leaves are shooting. Can I repot or plant it in the ground now?

- Col

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