Growing Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
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(Best months for growing Horseradish in USA - Zone 5a 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

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 amodz@aforbes.co.za
02 May 15, magda (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Goodday Barbara I believe you can help.We stay in Koffiefontein in betwee n BLOEMFONTEIN and KIMBERLEY. We have looked everywhere and queried about the root pieces without success, now I've found your address on the internet, regarding the horseradish. we so in need of a rootpiece, we will be happy to pay the postage if you can post it or how can we get a root from you? my contact nr' s 0723564968 or at work 053-2051301. (won't be at work next week, going to a funeral) Can you pse contact me so that we can arrange something, or do you know somebody nearby who can help me?
19 Apr 15, Robert K (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi. I'm also looking to purchase horseradish roots in gauteng area (Pta). Will pay postage n packaging or collect. Thank you.
19 Apr 15, Harry Dickinson (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Dear Horse Radish lovers. Plants available from Peters Gate, Natal Midlands, Cell 075 412 1320, Fax 086 693 0644 'petegate@mweb.co.za * www.petersgate.co.za Regards, Harry Dickinson
02 May 15, magda thiart (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Goodday Harry I'm also looking for horseradish roots, can you please help. We live in Koffiefontein Free State, I'm willing to pay the postage.My contact nr 0723564968 Regards Magda
30 Aug 15, Christie Botha (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I have quite a bit of seed available. I can post it off to you. If anybody wants to get it I am in Bloemfontein if you can pick up. Send me an email and I shall give you the address. ( address removed for safety -Liz)
19 Aug 16, Roelize Piekj (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hello Christie, Do you have any horseradish seed available?
16 Apr 15, Zaheera (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi...I'm looking to purchase horseraddish root in gauteng area Will pay postage n packaging Thank you
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