Horseradish Plant

“Armoracia rusticana”

PLANT AVAILABILITY: From Early Spring to Early Winter

POT SIZE: 2L

BENEFITS

It is frequently prepared as a condiment, but the roots are also used as medicine. Horseradish is used for urinary tract infections, kidney stones, fluid retention, cough, bronchitis, achy joints (rheumatism), gallbladder disorders, sciatic nerve pain, gout, colic, and intestinal worms in children.

GROWING CONDITIONS

Season: All Year / Perennial

Soil: Rich and well draining

Watering: Keep moist, does not tolerate dryness

Position: Part shade, does well under shrubs and trees

Fertilizing: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed

Use: Harvest roots and grate them as a condiment,used like a mustard or wasabi

Growing tips: Prune in spring. Will spread if uncontained, and roots over a year old cannot be used for cooking. Replant aged roots to regenerate your planting.

Companion Plants: Grapes, Fruit Trees, Shrubs