Useful Information

Fruit & Vegetable Growing

Horseradish

Horseradish requires a deep, rich soil.  Thoroughly and deeply dig over the area to be planted with a fork, removing any weeds.  Adding well-rotted compost, manure or a good general fertilizer will improve yields.

Plant the root vertically into a hole so that the top of the root is 5cm / 2in below the surface of the soil.  Plant 60cm / 24in apart.  Water after planting and keep the soil moist during the growing season.

Harvest in late autumn after the first frosts as this will add to the flavour.  Lift and store in damp sand or leave in the ground until required.