Growing Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
      P         P      

(Best months for growing Horseradish in USA - Zone 8b 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

27 Mar 21, Garre MacKillip (USA - Zone 3b climate)
can i plant horseraddish i bought in a store, maybe cut the root in quarters and plant? just curious. Thank You.......Garre
29 Mar 21, (USA - Zone 3b climate)
Plant in June.
29 Oct 23, Joy Thomas (USA - Zone 7b climate)
I live in NW Arkansas. I planted bohemian horseradish late this spring in large feed bucket containers. When do I harvest? Can I leave some in the ground or will it freeze since it us above ground in a container?
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Hello Bella, mine too with slender roots but what I'll be doing shortly is to cut the leaves almost to soil level so that the plant has less above and encourages the root growth instead of all the goodness above. By the way the leaves are also usable. Is yours in a pot or in the ground? I've been growing in both, the potted ones are for anyone who would like to grow their own. Celeriac I haven't grown but celery yes. If you miss the Browns Plains exit no worries if you find your way your way to Logan Central from Ikea , Wembley Road it's just a matter of going all the way to the end and that is crossing over Browns Plains Road then it's just a matter of a left and a left again.

- Roy

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