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

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07 Jun 14, Corrie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have in 40 years of growing horseradish, never seen fertile seeds..
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20 Jun 13, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
where can I buy horseradish roots in Johannesburg?
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09 Dec 13, Suki Crawford (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy horseradish roots to plant?
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16 Aug 14, John (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Brought some in pot from local nursery cost about 16buck grew lovely in pot but very thing when harvested
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04 Dec 14, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Did you come right with horse radish roots? I am in Jhb and am looking for the same . Can you help?
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11 Dec 13, Suzie Pickering (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I would like to know that too. Have been looking everywhere, can't find it.
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19 Sep 14, alan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
i have the plants you can phone me at 0832472372
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09 Feb 14, Vernon (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Ferndale Nursery in Constantia, Cape Town has plenty horseradish plants for sale. Owner Errol has been growing it for many moons. Around R32 for a nice size plant.
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28 Apr 14, Sanet (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can't find any fresh horseradish roots or seeds or plants in Pretoria. Does anyone know where I can find some? Regards xx
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19 Jul 14, corrie van Rooyen (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Have you found your horseradish yet? I can let you have a few plants if you're still looking, I don't have many, but it should do for your own use.
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