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

17 Jun 15, Carolyn (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi , l live in Berwick. Can you tell me where you bought the horseradish plants. I have planted the tops off the horseradish root that l bought from a good green grocer. But would love to buy some plants.
12 May 15, Roy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Marina, I've been giving quit a lot of horseradish away over the past few months but the parent plant can still provide another one. What I do is pot the plant and allow it to stay there until it has settled and is producing new leaves then maybe another week or two which usually makes it fine for transporting, now it won't be full grown so whilst the root won't be suitable the leaves will. Would you like me to do that? Oh by the way I'm in Logan City. Roy
25 Sep 18, Toga Ludlow (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Roy do you still have horseradish. I'd like to buy some. I live in the Lockyer Valley however I often go to Slacks Creek. Could you please get back to me. So we could arrange something please. Thank you. Kind regards Toga Ludlow
10 May 15, Keith Jamieson (Australia - temperate climate)
Is it possible to grow horseradish in Thornlie.
22 Apr 15, Barbara (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I kept the rootpieces in water through winter and spring in a cold glasshouse and they were rooting and making leaves. In Nov. or Dec. I planted them in a deep bucket and they are growing beautifully. I'll harvest after the first frost, if anybody wants pieces, pls contact me [email protected]. I'm in Elsburg, Germiston,Gauteng.
27 Jun 19, Consuela Beitz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi Barbara...obviously it's me, Connie, and I'm in DUS and actually I've got a horseradish plant and it's a 1st for me...so help...I'd love to hear from you!!!
29 Mar 16, Rosa (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I would love to have some root pieces. Will you whatsupp me on 0823760258. Kind regards, Rosa
29 Mar 16, Rosa (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I would love to have some pieces of the horseradish. I am in Centurion, Gauteng.
06 Sep 15, Rienie Wentzel (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi my naam is Rienie ek soek dringend ook n plant van die Horseraradish wortel asb. What's app my asb . Dankie sal waardeer
06 Jul 15, Zanoedean Amod (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Barbara , I am interested in roopieces of horseradish my name is Zanoedean Amod I live in Lenasia (south of Johannessburg , I am interested in rootpieces of horseradish 0722767153 whatsapp or messaging or e-mail [email protected]
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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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