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 South Africa - Dry summer 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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16 Aug 20, Daisy Mulder (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can provide some horseradish roots. Contact me via email ( Note: Gardenate doesn't publish email addresses unless included in Comment)
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10 Jun 21, mike (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hello Daisy, I need horseradish root for purpose of making a tonic. I could do with about 1-2 Kg. Can you assist ? I inquired with Gardenate, and followed up on your comment. I live in Midrand, betweenJjoburg and Pretoria. Thanks. Sincerely, Mike Habib
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22 Dec 20, Herb (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi! I am in East London and I trying to secure some horseradish root to start my home grow. Please advise where I can obtain some viable plant material.
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11 Aug 20, lehlomela stanley phakisi (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
please help.i am looking for fresh horseradish roots.my number is 0822546648
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12 Aug 20, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Look up seed selling website in S A.
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27 Nov 18, sabine (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Could you provide a supplier list for purchasing horseradish roots online in south africa, for planting purposes. Thank you.
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06 Mar 21, Mark Mundell (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am also after horse radish. I am from the garden route. If you have or know whereI can get, please let me know. Kind regards 0839624587
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09 Sep 18, mpho mabaso (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where to buy horseradish in Gauteng - Vaal?
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29 May 19, Anna Bredell (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I would also like to know where I can obtain cuttings to plant. I live in Vanderbijlpark...Gauteng
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07 Aug 18, david (Australia - tropical climate)
I live in Nicaragua, there never is any frost. Can I grow horseradish here? Is there a secret to growing in hot climates?
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Thanks for the tip. Natalie is definately a reliable supplier, got my seeds in less than a week. Highly recommended.

- Micky Brand

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