Growing Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

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(Best months for growing Horseradish in Australia - 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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06 Aug 12, Gavan (Australia - temperate climate): I got some, potted, sprouting and very reasonably priced at the excellent nursery in William Street, Wingham, NSW... the name of the place I can't remember ...
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25 Jul 12, Lubi (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I am also looking where can I buy horseradish. I live on the Tablelands and want to grow it i my garden. Thank you in advamce. Kind regars Lubi
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18 Jul 12, Arlene (Australia - arid climate): I bought a couples of bits of roots at the veg. shop at Northlakes shopping centre, near coles. and they are doing very well.
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11 Jul 12, Deb (Australia - temperate climate): Searching desperately for horseradish plant or root, (Gold Coast QLD) and having no luck, can not beleive it is so hard to find! would so appreciate if someone could tell me where I might find some?
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03 Sep 12, Melanie Dargie (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi Sue did you manage to find any horse radish? If not can send you some. Regards Melanie
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05 Sep 12, Garry (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi Melanie,I see you responded to another gardener about Horseradish. Is there any chance i could buy/purchase some off you ?? I live in Nth NSW. Regards Garry :) [email protected]
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12 Jul 12, Sue (Australia - temperate climate): Deb. If you find some I'd love to know yr source. Have been looking as well to no avail. Sue
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02 Aug 12, (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Sue, I just bought a horseradish "RHIZOME" from user "urban_mayhem" (they are in Tasmania) on ebay for $14 delivered , (arrived yesterday,I was happy with condition of root) they have another piece on for sale,.....now for the challenge to grow it up here on Gold Coast!
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13 Jul 12, Justine (Australia - temperate climate): google Green Harvest , they usually have root cuttings available this time of the year plus heaps of other wierd and wonderful stuff!
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10 Aug 12, Richard (Australia - temperate climate): Big thanks for the link Justine. They sure have some good stuff there!
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I planted horseradish 2 months ago in November Which month should I dig up Also do I just take a root segment and replant

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