Horseradish

Brassicaceae

ONE PLANT FEEDS A FAMILY. Aggressively invasive — MUST contain or harvest annually. Every root fragment sprouts. NEVER rototill soil with horseradish. Plant in buried containers or with 24+ inch deep barriers. Harvest after first frost (improves flavor). 140-160 DTM grown as annual. Lift-and-strip technique for highest quality roots. Flavor strongest freshly grated — heat/time reduce pungency. Maliner Kren: most vigorous. Variegata: less invasive.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

140–160 days

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Yes

5+ gallon pot

Height

2–3 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Watering

Weekly Water 1 "

Needs Moderate

Soil

pH Range 5.5–6.8

Resilience

Heat: Medium Cold: High Drought: High

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Light feeder

Recommended Recipes Worm castings topdress, Compost tea

Sources

university UMN Extension university Penn State Extension university USU Extension university Mississippi State University Extension

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