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

15 Jan 14, Debbie Schwitzer (USA - Zone 7a climate)
If it is celcius, then yes, otherwise, "Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 77°F."
07 Oct 10, Mike (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I too have been looking for horseradish. Isabel Sheppard sold me some when we lived on the Sunshine Coast but it died and anyway, you cannot bring plants to Tas.
11 Nov 10, Will (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Head to Chung Sing's vegetable wholesaler in Campbell St and you can buy some if in stock otherwise they can ring the supplier and order some in. Transplant that.
03 Oct 10, Michelle Fletcher (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I am trying to locate where i can buy a horseradish plant, seeds or seedlings in Perth, W.A. I have discovered a lot of places over east wont mail to WA due to the restrictions here. Any help wil be apprecaited, thanks in advance Chelle
13 Apr 21, Werner verwuster (Australia - temperate climate)
Where are sizable,horseradish roots for plants available in the Perth area
06 Dec 20, Vicki (Australia - temperate climate)
Bunnings sell a very small plant for $15.
25 Jan 14, John potter (Australia - tropical climate)
Bunnings have some very nice plants ,
06 Feb 11, Belinda (Australia - temperate climate)
i have a baby starting to grow from escaped root, would be happy to share if you have had no joy, Belinda i am in bayswater
21 Feb 11, james thyer (Australia - temperate climate)
hi i am in maylands and would be very interested to get my hands on some horseradish. next time you harvest, can i grab a cutting?? 0412912147 thanks james
20 Oct 10, Martin (Australia - arid climate)
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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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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