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              

(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

Your comments and tips

13 Jun 15, hajra (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, I'm in central Durban and have been looking to buuy both horseradish and the seeds/plant- please tell me who/where I can contact?
22 Apr 15, Barbara (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I kept the rootpieces in water through winter and spring in a cold glasshouse and they were rooting and making leaves. In Nov. or Dec. I planted them in a deep bucket and they are growing beautifully. I'll harvest after the first frost, if anybody wants pieces, pls contact me [email protected]. I'm in Elsburg, Germiston,Gauteng.
27 Jun 19, Consuela Beitz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi Barbara...obviously it's me, Connie, and I'm in DUS and actually I've got a horseradish plant and it's a 1st for me...so help...I'd love to hear from you!!!
29 Mar 16, Rosa (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I would love to have some root pieces. Will you whatsupp me on 0823760258. Kind regards, Rosa
29 Mar 16, Rosa (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I would love to have some pieces of the horseradish. I am in Centurion, Gauteng.
06 Sep 15, Rienie Wentzel (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi my naam is Rienie ek soek dringend ook n plant van die Horseraradish wortel asb. What's app my asb . Dankie sal waardeer
06 Jul 15, Zanoedean Amod (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Barbara , I am interested in roopieces of horseradish my name is Zanoedean Amod I live in Lenasia (south of Johannessburg , I am interested in rootpieces of horseradish 0722767153 whatsapp or messaging or e-mail [email protected]
02 May 15, magda (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Goodday Barbara I believe you can help.We stay in Koffiefontein in betwee n BLOEMFONTEIN and KIMBERLEY. We have looked everywhere and queried about the root pieces without success, now I've found your address on the internet, regarding the horseradish. we so in need of a rootpiece, we will be happy to pay the postage if you can post it or how can we get a root from you? my contact nr' s 0723564968 or at work 053-2051301. (won't be at work next week, going to a funeral) Can you pse contact me so that we can arrange something, or do you know somebody nearby who can help me?
19 Apr 15, Robert K (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi. I'm also looking to purchase horseradish roots in gauteng area (Pta). Will pay postage n packaging or collect. Thank you.
19 Apr 15, Harry Dickinson (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Dear Horse Radish lovers. Plants available from Peters Gate, Natal Midlands, Cell 075 412 1320, Fax 086 693 0644 '[email protected] * www.petersgate.co.za Regards, Harry Dickinson
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