inforum: Fielding Questions: Pineapple plant fruiting in ND, horseradish care, peat alternative Learn how to grow horseradish step-by-step—planting, care through the season, and harvest—your complete guide to growing horseradish! Are you thinking of growing horseradish in your garden? Find out how to plant, grow, and care for horseradish plants!

Understanding the Context

When I was growing up, horseradish was something that lived in a jar in the back of the refrigerator. It wasn't until a few decades later that I discovered horseradish as a garden plant - and the ... Horseradish can be a welcome addition to a garden, but think twice before planting it because it could take over. Horseradish is not planted from seeds, but from an underground storage organ or root, ...

Key Insights

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoracia) is a perennial plant of the family Brassicaceae (which also includes mustard, wasabi, broccoli, cabbage, and radish). Ready to spice up your garden? Learn how to grow horseradish—from planting root cuttings in spring to harvesting bold, flavorful roots in fall. A complete guide from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Final Thoughts

Horseradish is a spicy root vegetable in the mustard family. The vegetable is planted in early spring or late fall and thrives in colder environments. Horseradish is commonly made into a...