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HORSERADISH GROWING INFORMATION © Frances Michaels
BOTANICAL NAME: Armoracia rusticana syn.
A. lapathifolia
COMMON NAME: Horseradish
ORIGIN: Eastern Europe
FAMILY: Brassicaceae syn. Cruciferae
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A perennial to 1.5m high on a tapering, fleshy taproot to 60 cm long and 5 cm thick, it has large basal leaves,
30-100 cm long, with toothed margins. The white flowers appear mid-summer to mid-autumn. It tolerates damp soils
and grows vigorously. It does best in temperate climates, to the point of becoming an 'edible weed' in some
gardens. In warmer, more humid areas it can still be productive but is prone to attack by caterpillars in autumn.
In tropical zones it is unlikely to do well, Horseradish tree is a good alternative. It should be planted in a
permanent position and not be disturbed as new plants will arise from any broken roots and it would quickly
become invasive if cultivated.
USES
Food: the fresh roots are used for flavouring meats, vegetables and pickles. They
are also processed into sauce and vinegar. Young leaves have a pleasant flavour and can be added to salads or
cooked as a potherb. Sprouted seeds are eaten in salads. Roots can be brought indoors in winter and forced into
producing white, tender, sweet leaves. In Germany, sliced roots are cooked like parsnips.
Nutrient cycler: this deep rooted plant can be used in orchards to open up compacted
soils and return nutrients to the surface of the soil.
PLANTING DETAILS
Recommended planting time: propagate by root division in spring or autumn
Sowing rate: space 50cm apart
RECIPE
Horseradish Sauce
- 4 tablespoons grated horseradish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 300 ml fresh cream
Mix the grated horseradish with the lemon juice, cover and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Then stir in the sugar and
leave to stand again. Finally mix in the cream.
NOT TO TAS or WA
SORRY but due to quarantine restrictions between Australian States no plants at all can be ordered
by residents of
TAS and
WA. These restrictions
are very important as they prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases. No garlic, shallots, elephant
garlic, strawberries or potatoes can be sent to
SA.
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