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GROWING GUIDES
Horseradish
Vegetables
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Planting Schedule
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
Sow Seeds Indoors
Not typically started from seed. Buy root cuttings (thongs) from a nursery.
Outdoors
Plant root cuttings (thongs) in March, 30cm deep at a 45° angle. Choose the spot carefully — it's hard to remove once established.
Harvest
Dig roots from October onwards. The roots are hottest in autumn and winter. Lift as needed — leave some root to grow next year.
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
How to Sow
- Buy root cuttings (thongs) about 15-20cm long
- Plant at a 45° angle with the flat top 5cm below the surface
- Space 30cm apart in deep, well-worked soil
- Choose a permanent spot carefully — any fragment of root left in soil will regrow
- Consider growing in a large, deep container (dustbin) to contain its spread
Plant Care
- Water in dry weather during the growing season
- Remove flower stalks to direct energy into root production
- Keep the area weeded
- Lift roots in autumn/winter — the cold intensifies the heat
- Leave some root in the ground each year to regrow for the following season
AllotMe’s Tips
- Warning: horseradish is virtually indestructible and will spread relentlessly — growing in a sunken container is strongly recommended!
- Freshly grated horseradish is incomparably better than shop-bought — mix with cream and a touch of vinegar for classic horseradish sauce with roast beef
- The young leaves are also edible and add a mild peppery flavour to salads
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