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Horseradish Root
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#8130 Horseradish Roots
New Armoracia rusticana. Native to Southeastern Europe and
Western Asia, this prized perennial grows to about 5 tall
with broad, shiny Chard-like green leaves and innocent white
flowers above submerged long, tapered white roots.
Plant the small roots one foot apart in rich, well-draining soil. Because the roots grow and multiply, mark area the well. Make sure that all roots are harvested to constrain invasive growth and never rototill (when scads of root pieces can reestablish themselves.) After fall's first hard frost, the entire plant may be lifted and the root removed and stored in a cool, dry spot for up to six months.
Or, leave the hardy
root in the ground over the winter, digging root sections as
needed. Once cut and grated, enzyme secretion creates the biting, piquant flavor so adored with seafood,
beef and vegetables.
Grated Horseradish should be refrigerated in an airtight
container. When it
darkens, it should be discarded, for it develops an unpleasant bitterness.
Spring shipment only.
Packet of 6 roots Seeds / $17.95
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#8135 Horseradish Root Planting Instructions
Where to Plant
Horseradish is a perennial, plant your horseradish into a permanent bed, mark well and never till your horseradish bed. Plant in full although horseradish can tolerate partial shade, but growth will be slowed and yield will be reduced.
When to Plant
Plant your horseradish as soon as you can work the soil in your garden, as soon as you receive your roots. If the ground cant be worked store in you refrigerator, loosely wrapped.
How to Plant
Dig a hole about 12 across and about 8-10 deep, loosen the soil, place the root at a 45 degree angle with the top of the root just below the soil surface, holding the horseradish root refill to overflowing to mound up a couple of inches to account for settling. One can refill the hole with compost if it is available.
Watering and Fertilizing
Fertilize and water as you would any garden plants according to need, horseradish needs to be slightly moist. If you are fertilizing your garden you can also fertilize sparingly your horseradish.
Harvest
Horseradish tastes best after a hard frost. After the first hard frost in the fall or in the south in late fall dig your roots. One year old roots tend to be more pungent and better tasting, so dig or lift plant. With spade or fork loosen soil and lift the entire root system.
How to Divide and Replant
Wash and dry each root system, if you would like to replant some roots for next year now it is time to determine which sections to divide. Usually sections that are at least ½ in diameter and at least 6 long work best for you next years crop. Cut the top of the root off square, and trim the bottom of the root at an angle, to remember which end goes down. Plant next years crop as soon as possible.
Packet of Seeds / $0.00
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