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Horseradish

30
Nov, 2016
By Sally Osgerby
Horseradish
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Horseradish (Latin name – Armoracia rusticana)

Horseradish is a perennial, so should be given a lifetime position in the garden, as it will stay in that place for ever. Horseradish is very vigorous & tends to take over, so it is often grown in a deep container, like a big bucket or a barrel. Horseradish is grown for the strong flavoured roots.

horseradish

Horseradish prefers full sun, although it will grow in shaded areas, but slower.

Planting Horseradish

  • plant in late autumn or early spring

  • plant the root immediately, do not leave it about so that it dries out

  • dig the ground well and deeply.

  • Make a hole for the root to go in

  • Drop the root into the hole at a 45 degree angle, so that one end of the root is near the surface. Gently firm the soil down

  • Water the roots in well.

Using Horseradish

  • Dig the horseradish roots up as required. The roots should be the size & shape of a parsnip. Always leave a small piece of root in the soil so that it can regrow.

  • The flavour is best if they are left until after the first frost

  • Wash & peel the root before grating it for use.

  • The grated horseradish is stirred into cream & eaten with roast beef or cold fish

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