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 50°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 20 inches 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

01 Sep 15, Ben Jones (Australia - temperate climate)
best thing you can use horseradish for is horseradish mustard I have a excellent recipe that we have been making in the restaurant for years... But I can not seem to get any at the moment.
08 Jul 15, Nisha (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I live in Johannesburg and would like to buy Horseradish. Please help.
26 Jun 15, Andrew (Australia - tropical climate)
Any way horseradish could be grown in Darwin?
23 Jun 15, Franky (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
You should be able to get it in any reasonable garden centre around September,,seedlings are around $3
20 Jun 15, Judy Hill (Australia - temperate climate)
Does anyone have a recipe to make horseradish cream or sauce. I had a very easy recipe made with mayonnaise and have lost it.
14 Jun 15, Sheila (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I am looking to grow horseradish but cannot find it anywhere, can anyone help me with this please?
25 Feb 16, Stephen (Australia - tropical climate)
You wiĺl find it on eBay easy enough i found a supplier in Tasmania looks very good great info
14 Feb 16, Anne (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I got my root stock from The Diggers Club. They carry all heritage seeds/roots/plants. I've been a member for years and have enjoyed great produce from their seeds.
10 Feb 16, Chris (Australia - temperate climate)
I bought mine from Ebay :)
17 Jun 15, Sam (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Sheila, did a quick search on a website I get seeds and plants from. https://www.diggers.com.au/shop/fruits-and-vegetables/herbs-and-garlic/herbs-and-spices/variegated-horseradish/pvah/
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Hi Jackie, I know it was a long time ago, but do you still have any horseradish in Launceston ? I am in Beaconsfield and would love to grow some so I can make Fire Water with it. Donna.

- Donna Renaud

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