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14 May 11, phil (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Hans, Did you buy them here in Perth as I live in Yokine?

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17 Apr 11, Colin Smith (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in Vermont Melbourne 3133 and want to grow my own Horseradish.....Where can I buy a root locally ? I have had varying experiences with email purchases in the past so would prefer to drive and collect it. Thank You

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13 Jul 11, Peter (Australia - temperate climate)

Camberwell market vegie stalls have it though ask as they don't keep on shelves.

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18 May 11, Hans (Australia - temperate climate)

Not exactly close to you, but Psarakos in Thornbury (fruit and veg grocery) seems to always stock fresh horseradish. It is up the back in a tub of water sold by weight. Today I just bought a lump with shoots coming out the top and planted it. Then I googled and found this page... Hopefully it will grow well.

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09 Jan 11, (Australia - temperate climate)

How do you no when ready to use

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01 Apr 11, Pauli (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

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.

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04 Jan 11, Józef (Australia - temperate climate)

After a trip to Poland in 2007 and 2009 I've grown to love horseradish. You can't buy it strong enough here so I want to grow my own or hope to buy some. I live in Sydney, Ryde area. Dziękuje

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07 Jun 11, Laszlo (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Love the horseradish.Bought some recently, how do you keep it fresh?

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18 Dec 10, Ted (Australia - temperate climate)

I have it growing out of control in SW Victoria

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14 May 11, phil (Australia - temperate climate)

Hey Ted, Can you sell me some roots as well????

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