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

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18 Dec 14, Roy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Thank you Liz, I have seen someone else's Email address so I'll give mine which is [email protected] maybe someone else in this part of Queensland might also like some horseradish.
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06 Dec 14, Glen (Australia - temperate climate)
I can send you some but not sure if the customs would allow them!. They need room to grow. will grow in most climate. Regards.Glen
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04 Dec 14, Mike (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I am in the Fourways, Bryanston area and would like to buy horse radish root for my own consumption. Can anyone help?
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14 Oct 14, Viera Stafurikova (Australia - temperate climate)
Where I can buy horseradish to plant in Brisbane? Thank you.
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11 Oct 14, Jeanie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi everyone, I was also in the same situation searching for horseradish. I stay near Durbs, but on holiday in Cape Town. Walked into a shop/nursery called Staark Ayres, spoke to a lady called Channon, very helpful who within 2 days had one for me! So contact the company perhaps they can help you.......they had at least 3 plants there yesterday! Happy horseradish hunting! Jeanie
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07 Oct 14, Johan Ferreira (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am looking for horseradish plants/roots to plant for my own consumption. I'm in Limpopo, will gladly pay postage/courier or any other cost involved. My contact number: 0829272887
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21 Sep 14, Yolandi du Plessis (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am looking for horseradish plants. Can anyone help me with this? We are in Colesberg area. Thank you
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30 Aug 14, Tim (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Twiglands sell them
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23 Jul 14, rob (Australia - temperate climate)
Does horseradish die down in winter Mine has
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05 Nov 14, Renate (Australia - temperate climate)
Yes it dose die down in Winter
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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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