Gardening with Horseradish: How Do I Plant Horseradish in the Garden?

[@donross7820]

I have a huge horseradish area and I've never used the leaves but I will now try therm. Thank you!

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Awesome!! You are absolutely welcome!

[@MN_Candy]

"It might be the horseradish that burns the compost." 🤣🤣 That cracked me up. TY

[@ragnhildwadahl6171]

In norway we make horseradish cream to go with meat, mix it with whipped cream/ creme fraiche/sourcream sugar/salt/pepper/lemon to eat with roast beef, salmon etc. it is great to mix into cream cheese and use as a spread

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Wow, that sounds delicious! I have to admit, I haven't yet done a lot of experimentation with horseradish in the kitchen, I will have to try that horseradish cream recipe this year. Hopefully there will be a good harvest of roots! All the best!

[@nitanice]

I use the younger leaves on sandwiches. So, so much better than lettuce. It's insanely good. Good to use leaves when making dill pickles. You can dehydrate the leaves (take out the spine) and grind it up. Then you can make a wasabi-like paste or add a kick to a smoother or use as a paste in grilling. 🙂

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

That's Awesome! The early leaves are really delicious indeed. I hadn't considered dehydrating them I will have to try that!

[@Kimberbeagle]

Excellent! I am going to see where I can buy some to plant!

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

@@Kimberbeagle Sounds great, Hope it works out well!!

[@jamesbuck555]

WOWWWW REALLY? OH BOY😊😊😅

[@ignominioussot5699]

Well done young man! That was as good as information as my Grandfather gave some fifty years ago, of course he didn't know the science of it but, he did know what plants benefited from being planted close. Keep up the good work!

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thank you, I appreciate it! More videos to come...

[@eventhisidistaken]

They are *super* easy to grow. I bought a small root chunk and cut it up into 4 pieces and planted them in pots. All 4 are going nuts even though it's winter...I just bring them in when there is a freeze forecast (probably don't even need to). You can hardly kill them if you try. They are considered invasive for this reason, and are best suited to pots or in-ground, but still contained. The young leaves are delicious with a naturally peppery taste that goes great in a salad, and of course, the root itself is where the heat is.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thanks! Yes, horseradish is a very hardy crop indeed! I really like the peppery taste in Spring and the roots certainly do pack quite a punch!

[@wesleyszwed6023]

I use leaves to cover top of sauerkraut to keep it clean and I add them to cosher cucumbers when I make them in jars for winter horseradish is delicius

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thanks! That is a really great idea!

[@gratefulvivi3894]

Superbly thorough and informative! Much appreciated!

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thank you!

[@geegstar]

One of my earliest memories is sitting outside watching my grandfather grate horseradish for sweet beet relish with tears rolling down his cheeks. I remember wondering why any adult would willingly want to do ANYTHING that made them cry! Thank you for this video, I learned a great deal today, am subscribing!

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Yes, it is certainly admirable to me for those who have hand-grated horseradish with how pungent it is. I suppose, though in a way chopping onions can be a tear-jerker too. Thank you for sharing, and I appreciate the subscription!

[@theunconventionaltrainingc8554]

Great information here man, thank you so much for this video. Just got 5 roots from Stark Bros, and I'll be putting a couple in pots, and a couple in the ground.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thank you! That is fantastic, I hope they grow well for you. After a couple of years, the plants can get pretty big, so I find spacing plants at least a foot apart if not a little bit more, seems to give them enough room to grow well. Awesome stuff, best of luck to you!!

[@Thegardeningmacgyver]

Ty for the info I've searched and this is the most in depth tutorial on here for horseradish

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@archanasharma8582]

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[@VondaInWonderland]

Dang, I just got way more info than expected. I totally had to suscribe. I hope that your channel takes off super fast ♥

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thanks! I try and make the vids as useful as possible, glad you appreciate it!! I always appreciate subscriptions! Best,

[@jjyemg2397]

Nice job. Subscribed and looking forward to hearing more about your garden skills.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thanks for the sub! more videos to come...

[@annaledoux7441]

Thank you for all the information: 'how to', nutrition, food storage and health knowledge. Helping the garden too.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

You are very welcome! And Thank you for watching!

[@lis819]

Thanks for this video! I just harvested my horseradish, roots were very thin so probably put the saved shoots in a more sunny location for next year. Good to know the leaves are edible :))

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

And thank you for the comment! Yes, horseradish likes a sunny position. Hopefully they will grow well in their new location!!

[@Mardi-LovetheLandHomestead]

Wow!! Awesome info. Thankyou ❤

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful

[@jillterwilliger8733]

I grew horseradish for the first time this year. We pulled a few leaves and used them in a take on cabbage rolls. very tasty

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

That is awesome! Yes, the young leaves are very delicious!

[@MissDashwood1]

Superb video, thank you so much for all great info and so nicely presented!

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thank you!

[@jamesbuck555]

I'm 54 ... Dad & Gramp raised H/R... In VT... I have learned your Zones will determine the "Heat"

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Awesome! Sounds good. That's pretty cool that the horseradish has continued down the family line!

[@jamesbuck555]

I have also learned you can buy the Root @ a good grocery store and start your own crop with it. Just like Rhubarb... it'll take some nurture + Time to be bountiful!.. My Rhubarb plant is 5 y/o and we have harvested it 5 times this year! DONT CUT..... Grab -N- Pull quickly ..

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Awesome, thank you for the tips!

[@jamesgaul3544]

Great info!! Thanks.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thank you, I appreciate it! Happy gardening

[@debbiecurtis4021]

Can i water horseradish with 1:10 urine and rain water?

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

That does seem to be a recommendation I see. In fact, in Paradise Lot that Eric Toensmeier co-authored with Jonathon Bates I believe they found that ratio was effective. (Its an excellent book btw, I recommend the read.) The main idea is to dilute the richness of the Nitrogen and salt content, thus the 10 parts of water that are used in that formula.

[@imatugwaddle2291]

My goats LOVE the leaves!!

[@joesmith7427]

To the guy in Norway, try some gorganzola cheese melted for that roast beef!! Its italian blue cheese!! Wonderful!!

[@jacktimber2198]

Could you make a tincture out of horseradish??

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

It probably could be done, however I am not very knowledgeable about that. It would definitely be something cool to look into. If you decide to give it a try, I'd be interested to hear how it goes! Best,

[@debbiecurtis4021]

Can i plant it near roses and sunchokes?

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Planting it near sunchokes sounds like a very interesting idea, maybe I will try that too! I am not very experience with growing roses. Sometimes horseradish can be allelopathic to certain plants, as some other mustard family plants can be as well, I am not sure if roses would be affected by that or not. It might depend also on how closely they are planted.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

@@terra-blegardeningvideos thank you. I guess I'll find out.

[@sycamoreknox9419]

I've never heard of the reaction to too many cruciferous vegetables will inhibit the bodies ability to use and store iodine, I'll need to look into that, thanks for the heads-up.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

You are welcome! Yeah so I am not an expert on this by any means, but my current understanding is that raw cruciferous vegetables (ie horseradish, broccoli, etc) contain some goitrogens which can disrupt the body's ability to effectively use iodine, especially if consumed in excess This then reduces thyroid function. Small amounts or short term (ie intermittent) consumption probably shouldn't be a problem for most people; however, if larger quantities are consumed, and the body doesn't have enough time to rebalance itself, health issues may develop. So basically, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Additionally, lactofermentation or cooking may help reduce or break down these goitrogen compounds, making the iodine/thyroid stuff less of a problem.

[@sycamoreknox9419]

​@@terra-blegardeningvideos goitrogen compounds, I'll be checking it out.

[@lizhaydon2250]

Just remember to plant them where you want them forever. They can grow from a bit of root not dug up. They are a very nice plant.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thanks! A very nice plant indeed, I am looking forward to harvesting them this Spring!

[@joesmith7427]

Take a jar of petite dill pickles from the store, open it and add a tbsp of creamy horseradish to the brine. Put the lid back on the jar and shake it a couple times and put it in the frig for a week or so, that jar wont last long, let me tell you!! U will either love it or hate it.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

That sounds like it'd be good

[@muddybear9178]

Harvest in months ending in "R".

[@kathleenrmorris]

The question is not how to grow horseradish, but how to stop it taking over

[@yiayialindaluzy]

Kidney stones? Perhaps fermented?

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Fermentation might be an interesting option, I have not yet tried this, but maybe now I will! I am not a doctor. My current understanding is that Horseradish is generally considered to be low in oxalates, and I am not familiar with a connection between horseradish and kidney stones. Thanks!

[@82spiders]

Allyl ISO thiocyanate is not a bit caustic. It is a mustard gas used in WW1. Mice fled my house in terror when they met the prepared root. Water your plants when they need it. Did you figure this out by yourself, or did you read it somewhere?

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Yes, its quite intense stuff for sure. I even found out that mustard seed powder will chemically burn plant leaves when applied as a rodent repellent, not a great solution if you're trying to keep your plants alive and healthy. In terms of watering the Horseradish plants I found rom my own personal experience that the fresh transplants would begin to wilt if they were not regularly watered for the first few weeks. But if I kept them watered, they seemed to do just fine. Best,

[@callaghan1968]

hope you like H/R, when you let it go in the garden its very hard to eradicate. but good luck with it cheers

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thanks! So far so good, haven't had any problems with it yet...

[@jeffwindrim975]

Some videos I’ve watched say horseradish spreads rapidly any comments on this anyone have a bad experience with it taking over your garden.

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Thanks, I appreciate the question/concern. I have heard similar concerns. Personally, I have yet to have any issues with horseradish aggressively spreading in my garden. There could be some plausible reasons for the discrepancy between my experience and that of some other individuals: climate, soil type, age of patch, variety/strain of plant etc. Additionally, tillage or disturbance that will break up the root structure of the plant in the soil will separate root fragments which would then sprout and eventually mature, making it seem like the horseradish is invasive. If I ever do realize my horseradish patch to be invasive, I will absolutely make a video about it. Afterall, my patch is only 3-4 years in, so maybe it just needs more time to mature.

[@jeffwindrim975]

@@terra-blegardeningvideos ok thanks for the feedback. Some videos I watched they make it sound like it spreads like wildfire. I’m tossed on whether I should plant it in the ground or plant it in containers. I will take a look around some community gardens and see if anyone has it planted there and see what it’s doing.

[@joesmith7427]

Rip it out of the ground?? Eat some leaves?? Plant a root a 2 ft. Long!!

[@joesmith7427]

Show us,dont just talk about it. I wanna see u tip it out of the ground?? Or get some leaves!! How fast does it spread??

[@terra-blegardeningvideos]

Honestly, I haven't had it spread that much since making the video. I've been waiting to dig it out of the ground until I got some more established plants, so that'll be for another video. Yes, I could have tried some leaves on camera lol, evidently I didn't think of it.