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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04 Jul 13, Ian (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I found mine at Bunnings this week(1/7.13)
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02 Sep 13, Anthony (Australia - temperate climate)
@Ian, which Bunnings mate? if you please> I am in Perth. I assume this is true horse radish? The one you make for the dip that goes with mustard on Polish snags??? I had some snags in Praha, wow...just WOW. Cheers Ant
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20 Jun 13, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
where can I buy horseradish roots in Johannesburg?
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04 Dec 14, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Did you come right with horse radish roots? I am in Jhb and am looking for the same . Can you help?
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09 Dec 13, Suki Crawford (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy horseradish roots to plant?
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16 Aug 14, John (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Brought some in pot from local nursery cost about 16buck grew lovely in pot but very thing when harvested
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02 May 13, Nichole (Australia - temperate climate)
I bought my Horseradish roots from Burrendong Gardens via eBid.net.au
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01 May 13, Andrew Dicks (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Contact Natalie Rowles in Pinetown for horseradish seeds [email protected]
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07 Jun 14, Corrie (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have in 40 years of growing horseradish, never seen fertile seeds..
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24 May 13, Micky Brand (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Thanks for the tip. Natalie is definately a reliable supplier, got my seeds in less than a week. Highly recommended.
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Hello Bella, mine too with slender roots but what I'll be doing shortly is to cut the leaves almost to soil level so that the plant has less above and encourages the root growth instead of all the goodness above. By the way the leaves are also usable. Is yours in a pot or in the ground? I've been growing in both, the potted ones are for anyone who would like to grow their own. Celeriac I haven't grown but celery yes. If you miss the Browns Plains exit no worries if you find your way your way to Logan Central from Ikea , Wembley Road it's just a matter of going all the way to the end and that is crossing over Browns Plains Road then it's just a matter of a left and a left again.

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