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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06 Feb 11, Belinda (Australia - temperate climate)
i have a baby starting to grow from escaped root, would be happy to share if you have had no joy, Belinda i am in bayswater
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21 Feb 11, james thyer (Australia - temperate climate)
hi i am in maylands and would be very interested to get my hands on some horseradish. next time you harvest, can i grab a cutting?? 0412912147 thanks james
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20 Oct 10, Martin (Australia - arid climate)
I just asked at Waldecks on Cnr Hamilton St & Karrinyup Rd, Osborne Park -and the girl took my name and number as they will be getting some in. Hope they do get it in. Martin
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25 Aug 10, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Peter Try ... www.cornucopiaseeds.com.au John
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26 May 10, Peter Ben (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Can you tell me where can i get Horseradish plunt? I live in Adelaide. Thanks!
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26 May 10, David Window (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi, I bought some horseradish root on ebay. It came from Vic or Sth Aus from a garden centre. David
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10 Mar 18, Isabella (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Could you please let me know who was the supplier from Bowral that sent you horseradish plant?
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20 Mar 11, Karen (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I bought my horseradish plant as a baby from Bunnings for about $3.50. Second season now and I have about 7 plants in the one spot and it's GROWING... Wish I had have read that it takes over BEFORE I planted it in the ground!
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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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