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Growing Horseradish

(Armoracia rusticana)

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(Best months for planting Horseradish in USA - Zone 5a regions)

P = Plant direct in garden where they are to grow.


  • 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: Best kept separate
  • Horseradish leaf

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23 Mar 13, Sharon (Australia - temperate climate)
Gail I purchased a plant at flowerpower a few years ago and planted it in the ground and left it alone until about may- I then pulled it out and cut the root into small pieces about 5cm each and put it back into the ground. It grew and the plant has large green leaves - you can begin to use it in the second year. I pull one out - grate what I need and put it back into the ground. I am sure you will be able to buy it on eBay as well.
19 Feb 13, Jay Eller (Australia - temperate climate)
I too have searched high and low and will gladly reimburse costs. If you email stillcall-fp@yahoo.com.au I will send my address. Thanks so much if anyone can help
19 Feb 13, Tamas Zentai (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Please some one who lives in Adelide send me a bunch of grown Horseradish.Since I came to Australia never have fress one.That is better like in Jar.My adress zentai@tpg.com.au Thanks anybody help-I willing pay for it. Tamas Zentai
27 Mar 13, (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi - I live in Adelaide and bought a horseradish plant from Bunnings at Woodville $4.20 three days ago - good luck - Annie Hall
18 Feb 13, Gillian (Australia - temperate climate)
I have horseradish growing in a large pot, all I get are long thin roots... I still use them all the time though as there's nothing like fresh horseradish. What do I need to do to get a fatter root from the plant? Many thanks. Gill :)
13 Feb 13, Edwina (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi Horseradishers! I've just seen this thread. I'm also seeking some horseradish to start me off. If anyone has some left, after all this enthusiasm, please could you post some to me? I can send stamped self addressed post pack.
28 Jan 13, anne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
thank you Charles email anne.2212@hotmail.com
27 Jan 13, stephen colegate (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi Roy I live in Knysna and can't find any horse radish root or seeds. Can you help. Best regards Stephen
06 Jan 13, charles eller (Australia - temperate climate)
I have horseradish growing like the plague (I love it) if someone can let me know how to send it safely through the post I can send you some roots. eg how to package it etc
23 Mar 13, H Wills (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Charles, we are keen to get our hands on some horse radish root or seeds. If you can help we would be grateful. Please email autobuddy@yahoo.com.au

Post a question, comment or tip about Horseradish

Thank you .... anonymous for your tip I shall try next season and hope for a bit more zing to the otherwise delicious condiment Jen

- Jen


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