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 10°C and 25°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 50 cm 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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29 Dec 17, Nick (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Just seen your reply about horseradish - I live in Feilding, is it possible to get a cutting. Thanks Nick
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21 Jun 17, Matt Brand (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi, just found your comment about horseradish on the web. I've been looking for some for ages. Can I buy some plants of you? I live in Ohakune,but have family in Fielding. Thank you very much
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10 May 16, Rita (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I have just ordered 3 horseradish plants from plant barn who got them in specially for me . I have just managed to find another source so if you want them you can purchase them instead.please email me and I will will give you more details.
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04 Jun 16, Helen (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I live in HAWKE'S BAY and am wanting to source some root cuttings to plant Horseradish in October. Does anyone know where I can order/purchase these?
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02 Apr 16, Yvonne (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Where can I buy horse radish stock. I would like To grow my own
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24 Oct 15, warren (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
you can get it from a sth island supplier - type in horse raddish on trade me. lovley people to deal with
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01 Sep 15, Sabine (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Where can I get a horseradish root in Christchurch????
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30 Aug 14, Tim (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Twiglands sell them
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30 Apr 14, Brian (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hi everyone, Does anyone have a horseradish plant root for sale? I really want to plant some in my garden. Please PM if you do! Thanks, Brian
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28 Nov 13, Frances (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I have grown horseradish several years in a row & havent managed to harvest a decent root yet. It sprouts up year after year but is all leaf & no useable leaf. What am I doing wrong?
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