", "Thanks for that information. ", "Get a growbag and place it on a board. thanks ", "I'm in Zone 4 - MN, when would the plant flower? How much root should be left on the leaves for replanting? We are learning from all your posts to grow our roots properly. What can I do to prevent the weird after taste. Weedy seedlings would only be a nuisance. The early leaves are wonderful in salads or on sandwiches! It is starting to come up now April 2014... Can I harvest some and replant roots now ?? One where you can raise one end. ", "Last week, I read about re-planting horseradish roots, fairly deeply, with a lot of organic compost. It's so much easier to harvest. How do I get rid of it? ", "I just purchased two horseradish roots and planted them. ", "I have grown horseradish in pots for the past 5 years and re-pot and harvest every spring and autumn - Southern hemisphere - seaside - moderate winters but intense summers, need lots of water. It's the tannins in the leaves that help. I have drilled small holes in the bottom for drainage and they are most excellent for growing horseradish.Nice and deep for the root growth but narrow enough so it doesn't cost a fortune to fill with good quality soil. Are you familiar with this process? C Tyler", "We bought ours on Ebay. Would that help controll it somewhat? ", "Great info and thanks. ", "Are there more then one kind of horse radish?Up here in western Canada they easily survive -35- -40. my first wife and I planted our patch over 35 years ago and it has not been maintained or harvested since then. If you like beets, add some fresh and slightly cooked to the mixture. How to Harvest Horseradish When to Harvest. While clearing the garden we found a plant with big leaves and just left it where it was. My question is: Do you get more kick out of the root by grinding it with the grain or against the grain? The roots have been in for 2years with no harvest. Sometimes blogs are a pain in the rear. The easiest horseradish roots to work with are the same diameter as your fingers -- some thumb and some pinkie size, but you get the idea. Working outdoors where the fumes won't burn your eyes, grate peeled roots as finely as possible. Placed at the end of a row, a clump of horseradish makes a useful barrier to weeds and foot traffic. Thanks", "Excellent comments. No digging. ", "Hi, I live in SW Australia. Dig the Roots. ", "I made horseradish sauce for my husband and he says it tastes like dirt of course I did try it and yes has a dirt taste after awhile not at first you don't notice. Thank you for all the info :))", "can you please advise me on where to purchase Horseradish seeds, not roots. ", "Fred, you should look for roots at a large supermarket and grate some and plant some. ", "Karlene, if the plants bloom it will be in late spring, but they don't always produce flowers. I am in the South of England. Secondly, do you recommend the use of a microplane grater over an electric food processer? The shreds are acceptable in Russian khren, a beet/horseradish condiment served with meat or potatoes, but to get a smooth consistency for creamy horseradish sauces you will need a Microplane zester/grater, which shaves horseradish root into tiny threads. ", "I scrounged ten narrow but deep barrels from the Indian restaurant next door to my works.They are 45Ltr and were used for shipment of mango chutney. I highly recommend digging them out while they are small. Removing up to half the leaves throughout the summer will not effect the root growth. Thank you! Kind regards. We have enjoyed the baby leaves mixed in salads and I am about to try gratting the roots. Hopefully they will not be too woody to use. Given that my HR plants are in their first season and I want to grow them on until next winter-Do I cut back the tops (As you would with daffodils)or let them vanish and rot down naturally? ", "The leaves, no matter what size, are good to boil with swiss chard using 1 part HR leaves to 3 part SC leaves. This is the brine for the prepared horseradish. If one makes kosher pickles, a generous handful of leaves added to the cukes and brine helps to keep the pickles crisp. We would like to move it somewhere, as it's too big where it is. It will infuse the pickles with flavor, but summer roots are not as pungent as those harvested when the soil is cold. It usually takes about 12 months for the roots to mature to a harvestable size, which is 1 inch or larger in diameter. it is now about 4 foot in diameter and has always been very healthy . We would like to harvest it, and will try using a garden fork. Place the horseradish chunks in a food processor and process until the desired consistency is reached, the finer the texture the hotter the flavor. ", "Rich, you can use summer horseradish in pickling -- I have done it several times. 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