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Sunday, March 28. 2021

Growing your own Horseradish

It happens to be part of a Seder, but I have often grown it. It is a perennial in New England, grows like a weed, but does not spread. 


When you want some fresh root, you just stick a shovel in and chop some side root out. Then grate it. I love it on almost anything. It will not damage the plant.


Easy to find beginner plants online. It is kind-of like growing rhubarb.


 GROW YOUR OWN HORSERADISH


Posted by Bird Dog in Gardens, Plants, etc. at 10:07 | Comments (5) | Trackbacks (0)

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I love horseradish. Wish we could grow it in the South.
#1 oolioo on 2021-03-28 11:01 (Reply)
It might not damage the plant, but it will definitely put your sinuses on high alert while you're grating it.
#2 Aggie on 2021-03-28 11:30 (Reply)
I made my own last week. MUCH better than store-bought. Don't bother to grate it; the blender is a much better and labor-saving method. The finer the blend, the more irritating, so eye protection works. Add water until the consistency is to your taste, add salt ditto, then when the pungency is satisfactory, a teaspoon or two of vinegar to fix it.
#3 Sixtyville on 2021-03-28 12:08 (Reply)
I grew horseradish (in Ohio) for a while, peeled the roots, and grated it with salt and a little vinegar. Had to wear a bandanna over my face, and boy, was that stuff strong! Also, the roots go deep, so if you plant a patch, plan to keep it there forever.
#4 RebeccaH on 2021-03-28 12:14 (Reply)
oh boy! I love horseradish. Was able to grow it for years with very little attention being given to it. Planted it on the slope of a hill which seldom got watered. Bought new plant at the nursery and planted it on the top of the hill. Watered it, weeded it, etc. Cows ate it and it never came back.
#5 Apple Pie on 2021-03-28 14:03 (Reply)

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