Planting Horseradish, Growing Horseradish, How to Grow Horseradish at Home

Tips for planting horseradish in your backyard vegetable garden.

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Learn how easy it is to plant and grow horseradish at home, and get tips for harvesting horseradish.

Horseradish is a tall coarse plant produces long slim pungent roots that are used in cooking.

In 1597, it was noted in the book Herball that planting horseradish near grapevines was not a good companion gardening practice.

Uses include peeling and grating the root to make a hot sharp-tasting sauce frequently served with beef or seafood.

One of advantages of growing the plant is it tolerates shade.

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History of Horseradish Plant

This historical plant has survived through the centuries.

Planting horseradish was practiced in Roman times.

It was brought to America by the colonists.

After being planted in colonial American gardens, horseradish spread like wildfire to flourish as a wild plant.

If you have a hot sauce lover in your family, you should give planting horseradish a try.

The name is derived from a Latin word that means root and horse referring to the strong taste.

The perennial plant is a relative of the cabbage family and prefers cool, temperate climates.

Planting Horseradish

Growing Horseradish in Your Home Garden

In warm areas, planting horseradish in containers is a successful vegetable gardening practice.

Give the plantings a full sun exposure during the cooler months and a shady spot for the summertime.

Propagation usually is from saved root trimmings or purchased transplants.

Caring for Horseradish Plants

Harvesting Horseradish

Wait until October or November before harvesting the roots.

The reason for putting off the harvest is because horseradish makes its greatest growth in late summer and early fall.

Although, roots are typically harvested in the late fall, in warmer climates crops are often harvested at the end of spring.

The need for an earlier harvest in hot weather regions is to avoid summer heat stress for the plants.

Dig a trench next to rows and gradually remove the horseradish root.

Trim away the tops and lower side shoots.

Store in the refrigerator in a dark-colored bag to prevent the roots from turning green.

Uses for Horseradish in the Kitchen

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