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Growing Horseradish


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Growing: Horseradish

Botanical Name:

Cochlearia armoracia/Armoracia rusticana

Common names:

Horseradish, Mountain Radish

Description:

Horseradishes are perennial herbs with large, fleshy roots and course, rough-textured leaves. They are cultivated for their pungent, aromatic roots, which are used primarily as a food condiment.
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Life Cycle:

hardy perennial

Exposure:

full sun or partial shade

Cultivation:

Horseradish is considered invasive. It will spread quickly throughout the garden if not carefully controlled. Plant 1 or 2 plants as soon as the soil is workable in the spring. To start horseradish, plant a 6 to 8 inch piece of root that has been severed from a mature plants. If you purchase the piece, the "root" end of the piece (the end you'll plant) will be the tapered end. Work the soil to a depth of at least 8 inches and prepare a hole for the root that is 4 to 6 inches deep. Cover the bottom two inches of the hole with compost and place the root in the hole at an angle so the new roots will grow out from the sides of the piece and not straight down the hole and end up tangled. The top of the root should be 2 inches below the soil.

Propagation:

roots cuttings, seed

Parts Used:

root

Harvesting and Storage:

Harvest roots when they reach the desired size. Clean roots under running water to prevent your eyes from watering, and store roots in tightly sealed jars filled with vinegar or oil until use.
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Medicinal Uses:

used in the treatment of respiratory problems

Culinary Uses

Mix small amounts of Horseradish with creams, yogurt, mayonnaise, soft cheeses or salad dressings to make sauces to accompany meat, fish, and potatoes.

Other Uses:

skin care
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April 14, 2016

This is a page about harvesting horseradish. Choosing the right time of year, when the soil is cool, and using the appropriate garden tools will give you your most flavorful harvest.

Horseradish root against white background

November 17, 2008

What makes my horseradish bitter sometimes?

Pete from LaPorte, CO

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November 19, 20080 found this helpful

If you are talking about the kind you grow in your garden, it could be the heat &/or amount of moisture that there is when it is growing. A lot of heat often makes veggies bitter -- lettuce or radishes, for instance.

 
November 19, 20080 found this helpful

I dig mine only after the first frost. I`ve never had bitter horseradish.

 
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