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 New Zealand - cool/mountain 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 Dec 10, Jan (Australia - temperate climate)
Ted, Would you be interested in selling some horseradish roots to me? If so, about how many could you supply and approximately at what price?Jan
17 Jan 11, Jan (Australia - temperate climate)
Ted, with all these people wanting horseradish plants,you should consider filling this need with your 'out of control' supply. Plants will grow from apiece of root, so it shouldn't be difficult to send thru the post.Root cuttings are planted in early autumn.
14 May 11, phil (Australia - temperate climate)
Hey Ted, Can you sell me some roots as well????
04 Jan 11, Józef (Australia - temperate climate)
After a trip to Poland in 2007 and 2009 I've grown to love horseradish. You can't buy it strong enough here so I want to grow my own or hope to buy some. I live in Sydney, Ryde area. Dziękuje
07 Jun 11, Laszlo (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Love the horseradish.Bought some recently, how do you keep it fresh?
09 Jan 11, (Australia - temperate climate)
How do you no when ready to use
01 Apr 11, Pauli (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
As regards horseradish, I have grown this plant, but in my opinion, it would be a mistake to think you can plant it in April and harvest in 24 weeks time and have a useful root. For Horseradish to get a nice thick root, with the distinct pungent flavour, it takes a good two years per plant. And do not underestimate how much work it is to clean the dirt out before shredding the root. It is a wonderful taste and worth the hard work, but in my experience, you need to set up a dedicated bed, plant the roots and then prepare to wait a few years to get the cycle of having a constant supply of usable nice thick roots. The roots grow very deep into the soil (a good 2-3+ feet) so it is a good idea to leave some room around each group of plants, because you need to dig quite a wide hole to get the roots out. We always harvest at Easter here in Sydney. Bon apetit.
17 Apr 11, Colin Smith (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Vermont Melbourne 3133 and want to grow my own Horseradish.....Where can I buy a root locally ? I have had varying experiences with email purchases in the past so would prefer to drive and collect it. Thank You
18 May 11, Hans (Australia - temperate climate)
Not exactly close to you, but Psarakos in Thornbury (fruit and veg grocery) seems to always stock fresh horseradish. It is up the back in a tub of water sold by weight. Today I just bought a lump with shoots coming out the top and planted it. Then I googled and found this page... Hopefully it will grow well.
13 Jul 11, Peter (Australia - temperate climate)
Camberwell market vegie stalls have it though ask as they don't keep on shelves.
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I just asked at Waldecks on Cnr Hamilton St & Karrinyup Rd, Osborne Park -and the girl took my name and number as they will be getting some in. Hope they do get it in. Martin

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