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

Your comments and tips

19 Aug 16, Roelize Piekj (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hello Christie, Do you have any horseradish seed available?
16 Apr 15, Zaheera (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi...I'm looking to purchase horseraddish root in gauteng area Will pay postage n packaging Thank you
26 Jan 15, Rehaaz Khamissa (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
where can i purchase the horseradish plant in johannesburg........ Txs
04 Dec 14, Mike (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I am in the Fourways, Bryanston area and would like to buy horse radish root for my own consumption. Can anyone help?
11 Oct 14, Jeanie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi everyone, I was also in the same situation searching for horseradish. I stay near Durbs, but on holiday in Cape Town. Walked into a shop/nursery called Staark Ayres, spoke to a lady called Channon, very helpful who within 2 days had one for me! So contact the company perhaps they can help you.......they had at least 3 plants there yesterday! Happy horseradish hunting! Jeanie
07 Oct 14, Johan Ferreira (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am looking for horseradish plants/roots to plant for my own consumption. I'm in Limpopo, will gladly pay postage/courier or any other cost involved. My contact number: 0829272887
21 Sep 14, Yolandi du Plessis (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am looking for horseradish plants. Can anyone help me with this? We are in Colesberg area. Thank you
16 Jul 14, Rochelle (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi looking for horseradish along the Garden route area URGENTLY pls contact me 0724405370
02 Jun 14, Anita (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Pls advise where can I buy horseradish seed. Thanks
19 May 14, Barbara Zwecker (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I do not like horseradish, but I am a seed and plant maniac.Yesterday (Sunday 18th May 2014) I found dryish pieces -roots- at our local PnP in Lambton, Germiston. I will re-hydrate them to hopefully revive them and see if they will grow. Will keep you posted.
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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.

- Herb

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