Growing Horseradish: Planting To Eating

This video will show a complete two year process of growing horseradish from store-bought roots. Video will show horseradish in different growing stages in this two year time period as well. Once horseradish is established, it is INVASIVE. However, due to numerous health benefits horseradish provides I do encourage homeowners to plant some if space allows.

[@j.reneewhite915]

I've been growing a 20 ft row of horseradish for about 8 years now. I like to tell gardeners to grow it up next to the back fence. Where you know it will not be disturbed. It's when you till it or no longer want it where you planted it that it becomes a problem. The notes that I share were gathered about 5 years ago and I would add that you can plant this root at any time of year. They manage drought conditions like a champ but you must provide water in September and October if you want the roots to swell and become tender. You can harvest at any time of year too. I don't bother digging anymore. I just push the shovel down all the way and snap off the largest part of the root and let it grow back. Everything that eats your brassicas will also eat your horseradish. They are in the same family. Horseradish is a 10 on the health scale. So here are the notes just for the fun of it. Enjoy... Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) A vigorous and sometimes invasive perennial. The plants grow to 3 feet tall by 2’wide. The root grows like the carrot and can go as deep as 3 feet. I space the root 1 foot in all directions. Cover the top of the root with 2 to 3 inches of soil. If you love horseradish you’ll want about 10 plants. They need at least ½ day of sun and can tolerate full sun just fine. Choose a permanent site because it will grow back every year. I recommend digging an 18 inch to 2 feet deep hole per plant or make a trench for multiple plants. because the roots grow as far down as 3 feet and the more organic material such as compost, sand and leaves that you add to your soil before you plant the horseradish it’ll be easier to dig the root out of the ground in the Fall. If you have the ability to plant into an 18” deep planting bag it would be an excellent choice as this makes it very easy to harvest and you can move it to non-grow sites such as pavement or tucked in an unused spot in the flower bed. My personal experience is horseradish does best if you dress it with compost every 90 days rather than using a “plant food”. It’s quite drought tolerant, but the roots can become woody and weak-flavored if they go too long without water. The compost will regulate the moisture and feed the plant all at the same time. You can give them a boost with fish fertilizer any time you feel like it. Be careful because root rot can occur if the plants are overwatered. The instructions say it’s ready to harvest after a frost kills the leaves. However I have harvested from September to April as needed and found it to be just as ripe and enjoyable every time. The root is at its hottest point when harvested in the Spring just before the new leaf growth begins. Horseradish sauce I make my sauce by peeling then chopping and adding 1 cup of root to the magic bullet with just enough water to mix into a very thick paste. Then I add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of best foods mayo and ½ teaspoon of salt and mix until really smooth (about 5 minutes). The balance I’m looking for is to take enough of the heat out that I can enjoy the experience and to add just enough mayo to make it creamy without distracting from the horseradish flavor. Once you start eating fresh sauce you’ll never go back to store bought. *************************************************************************************Every part of the horseradish plant has medicinal value. The health benefits of horseradish are mainly attributed to its high nutrient and mineral content, which includes dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and manganese, as well as its organic chemical composition of enzymes and oils, like sinigrin, a powerful glucosinolate. The glucosinolates (10 times more than Broccoli): promote: healthy cell growth (stimulate the activity and production of white blood cells) increase the liver’s ability to detoxify carcinogens. increase human resistance to cancer and environmental toxins. relieve sinus and respiratory distress. boost the immune system and fight against free radicals. Fights urinary Tract Infections destroy bacteria in the throat that can cause bronchitis, coughs and related problems. Diuretic relief of water retention horseradish vinegar has been used effectively to treat seborrhea (dandruff). kidney stones achy joints (rheumatism) gallbladder disorders intestinal worms in children. weight loss Lowers Blood Pressure ease any digestive issues and regulate bowel movements Improves Bone Health Boosts Metabolism raising your concentration level. Antibacterial Horseradish is rubefacient, an agent that stimulates blood flow below and to the surface of the skin. As such, this action makes the herb effective in poultices and as a very effective liniment or massaging agent to relieve muscular aches and pains, painful arthritic and rheumatic joints, and chronic rheumatism. gout, colic. Including its ability to aid in, lower blood pressure, alleviate respiratory conditions, build strong bones, improve the immune system, stimulate healthy digestion, promote heart health, and lower the chances of neural tube defects in infants. Most notably, horseradish may reduce the risk of cancer due to its high levels of glucosinolates. Tea made from its root has been used as an expectorant, while tea brewed from its flowers can be used to fight the common cold. A poultice can also be made of its roots to externally treat joint discomfort. In addition, raw leaves of horseradish also fulfill a purpose as a natural analgesic and, pressed against the forehead, can eliminate headache pain. Furthermore, an infusion of horseradish has known antibiotic properties, which have been proven effective against pathogenic fungi. Once inside the body, glucosinolates are broken down into powerful derivatives called isothiocyanates and indoles, which are believed to be the main cancer-preventive contributors of horseradish. processing actually improves its anticancer benefits, making it easier for us to benefit from its therapeutic powers. Which also induces cancer-protective genes. These derivatives appear to help protect against rectal and colon cancer, while also enhancing the activity of several liver enzymes used in detoxification processes. horseradish can exacerbate problems for people with...kidney disorders, peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, hypothyroidism, and should be avoided.

[@kozykulturehour7937]

This is a great post! Thank you =]

[@Theflyingpotato]

thanks

[@beavischrist5]

For backpain use a horseradish poltice. The root contains olso high amount of germanium and that mineral is key in immunefunction acording to Hulda Clark. check it germaniun,selenium vitamin C triangle.

[@pjmolina75]

Wow! Many, many thanks!

[@JP-bk6kv]

Do you still receive these health benefits if this is cooked, and I ate the greens, but cooked and drained the water.

[@aggieglitter]

I'm Polish and horseradish is life. Thanks for the video. It was great.

[@Navajosun]

Can you recommend recipes?

[@Dixler683]

Agnes Young…..help me out here. My Polish grandmother grew horseradish and grated / prepared it. It think she called it “ shaun “ , “ shahn “ or something like that. What is the correct Polish word for it?

[@getoutside365]

@@Dixler683 **Polish 'Chrzan' (pronounced 'hshaan' or 'shawn')

[@Dixler683]

@@getoutside365 thank you!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I bought horseradish from a Polish shop. I planted it in my garden. It had thrived.

[@brucesnyder939]

I planted a horseradish root for the first time this year. I put mine in a 5 gallon bucket with holes in the bottom for drainage. I also put a plastic tray under the bucket after hearing horror stories of how they just took over the whole garden. I was going to harvest it in October and when I dumped it out the whole inside of the bucket was nothing but roots. I cut through a bunch of the little roots and planted it in one of my 110 gallon trough raised beds full of fertile soil components. I will harvest it next year and plant some more with some ginger in that bed. I had to get another of them containers to take it's place. I guess that I am now in the horseradish business. Good video.

[@williamsignorovitch32]

I planted three roots and now it’s growing everywhere around it. I’m glad I like horseradish

[@hurryslow1]

Thank you for presenting a full 12 month cycle. And by the way your sandwiches look fantastic.

[@adrienne107]

This is the best video by far about horseradish.. love that you did it over a long period and had yummy ways to use it at the end!!

[@kellysoo]

I agree. Thank you for video

[@gphx]

Showing the progress over a year was inspired. Most garden videos should be this way. Well done.

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Damn, I don't know what I liked more showing how to plant and grow the horseradish or the Kick-Ass sandwiches you made👍 both were great thanks

[@dustinpotter8312]

Further comments. Take some of the leaves and saute with onions to put on your sandwich You'll be glad you did. Persistent harvesting of the leaves during summer will help reduce root size because it is the leaves that feed the root growth.

[@nickglass12]

I also add the leaves (not the stem parts) to dishes. Good stuff.

[@glory7086]

Great video! Love the progress using the calendar! No nonsense and to the point without dragging it out!! Two thumbs up!! 👍 👍 Thank you!!

[@kellysoo]

This is the best video: informative, thank you for timeline and recipes. It’s just a full circle approach. Very caring. Well done.

[@candypodratz]

~waves from Glencoe~ I'm growing horseradish for the first time this year. Thanks for the video!

[@nitanice]

I was able to grow horseradish for a short time in Florida (climate's too hot). Aside from loving the root, I love the greens for eating on a sandwich. It's way, way better than lettuce, so cruchy and flavorful although not really like the root.

[@datashare1]

Great job in documenting all the steps and then summarizing it into 1 video! Very informative. Thank you so much.

[@AlexaMGilbert]

Thank you sir. I have purchased many horseradish bulbs and was uncertain how to use them. This is a very beneficial video for me. Thank you so much.

[@jeremyjjet4909]

I didn’t push like on this until you started going through sandwiches but you got one right away for me when you got to the roast beef

[@winghavenfloralfarm637]

For slugs what has worked for me (and I haven't had issues since doing this) I started using finely shredded hardwood mulch. Slugs actually prefer decomposing material to fresh vegetation. The shredded hardwood breaks down quickly and the slime trails are all over it, but no plant damage 😁

[@VoodooViking]

Horseradish is also really good on a French Dip

[@ChefKevinRiese]

Dont kid yourself. You are a good chef. Great video.

[@carolschedler3832]

Thanks for the growing timeline and harvest times and footage!!!!! Great info 👍🏼

[@jameswiz]

A little info about horseradish. When you grind it, the longer it's exposed to the air, the hotter it will taste. So if you don't want super strong horseradish, blend it fine with the vinegar in your blender before starting.

[@tfcig2019]

Thanks for vid! You know you can use those luscious, dark, green leaves? Ate a few of the tiny, new leaves, which taste just like the root. Began dehydrating the leaves & stored in air-tight jars. Used to make Fire Cider, since l had no root left.

[@kellikennedy6293]

The sandwich 🥪 oh my! Thx for the info..

[@sftzclem]

Great video! I like how you showed your progress over the year. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@leslieeide6721]

Horseradish is used in fire cider too. Thanks for the video.

[@dustinpotter8312]

I like the looks of the sandwiches you made. Just so you know I don't need a reason to increase the size of my patch but your sandwiches justify letting it get a little bigger. Thumbs up!

[@jeffjag2691]

Finally another Minnesota homesteading channel!

[@rcs3030]

That looks soooo good. Okay, I'm hooked, time to plant some Horseradish.

[@theIAMofME]

Thank you for a great to the point step by step video. It was excellent!!

[@kellysoo]

Thank you. I homestead and homeschool too. It’s tremendously hard work but I know it will bless my household in the end. God bless.

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

Thank you for your very kind words. I agree! Homeschool/homesteading is hard work, but worth it.

[@benanderson3041]

I'm glad you put that dot bigger because I was going to find you

[@thedetailingbair914]

Thank you for the how to videos I always appreciate people and taking the time to do them so thank you very much. I really enjoy horseradish with cheese and a cracker. I definitely enjoy to garden, and this will be a new crop for me to grow.

[@sheilarogers3448]

Check out companion planting. And planting for pests. Roses love garlic.it wards off certain pests that attack roses. Stuff like that. Planting garden plant sunflower at a far corner and it will draw ants away from your garden

[@FreedomPoutine]

OMG those sandwiches look AWESOME!!

[@hydrojet7x70]

Awesome video. I really loved the full year care guide. Once the root is harvested, how long can it be stored before having to eat it or going bad? Wish all the different herbs had a full year care guide like this. Great video.

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

If you have a root cellar, keep them in a sand box and you can keep them pretty much the whole winter.

[@debt1862]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@bonniegreer6882]

Thank you for the info and the recipes.

[@timimoore4631]

Dude!!! I super dig you😁

[@MrsRedAng]

Great video!

[@id_buy_that_for_a_dollar4879]

Great video

[@timothyvarner]

Really great video ☺️💚

[@jenniferrevilla5298]

Excellent info, thank you so much!

[@monimarti7588]

Great cideo

[@predator-gt5ip]

thank you. good info&education.RESPECT.

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thank you ❤️

[@sprint48219]

Nothing loosens up the sinuses better than part of a teaspoon of horseradish

[@Chickenmom777]

Thank you for the video

[@beckytaul4355]

Thank you

[@lumpycustard3433]

Brilliant! Thank you! 👍🇬🇧

[@danr1920]

I'm in Minnesota too!

[@Theflyingpotato]

nice

[@samuelrizzotto1042]

Great informative video without all of the uneeded B.S.!!

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

Hopefully this helps someone…. When my husband cleans fish he uses a cardboard and for some reasons slugs and snails love it! I put the cardboard In my garden in the evening and the next morning it is covered in slugs and snails. Super easy to dispose of after

[@wr3add]

Ty

[@-whackd]

Yeah I mix it with sour cream and even put in a baked potato. But it's good with different meats, and grease

[@julzhepburn3688]

The taste is much better from spring harvest ,, Its very good for horses with breathing issues ,, Noticable results ,,, hence its name ,,,and it grows wild all over uk ..near ditchs ,,

[@renak.6370]

I can tell by the pics at the end of the video that second year horseradish was going to seed. It would be nice to have some content about when it goes to seed and what to do.

[@boogerhead0]

Really nice video. Did the broken off root bits volunteer into new, substantial root that became harvest, or did you have to replant? Thanks in advance, and good food ideas, too!

[@umayfindyourself9381]

Nice vid, but I buy my horseroots at the store because they are HUGE and much easier to prepare. How are these HUGE roots...1.5 inches diameter, produced?

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

I only showed a few root harvest videos. But each plant has their own size, and some my roots were big. Also, store bought roots do have a bunch of chemicals/fertilizers/growth hormones which will obviously create big roots, but i try to have a garden that relies solely on compost and natural fertilizers. You could also leave the roots in the ground for a long time which will also produce bigger roots.

[@winghavenfloralfarm637]

The looser your soil is, the better root formation you'll get! And of course the more nutritious your soil is as well

[@sararichardson737]

I think I might plant mine in some large garden containers but now I think about it it would be difficult to dig out. Thanks

[@brad349miller]

Me eating shrimp cocktail in bed at 2:30am; "what is horseradish, anyway?!"

[@ladyann5778]

I planted it and now it is a huge patch I use it tho

[@velcroman98]

I'm in MN as well, and I think I have a spot where I can really let it go! It's a little shaded, will that be ok or does it need full sun? If I plant a few and don't harvest them all in the fall, will the root keep growing into a giant piece? Thank you for the informative video...

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

Yes, they will keep reproducing and overtake that large area. So I do encourage that you harvest occasionally to keep it under control. A little shade is fine. In fact, my area only gets about 4 hours of sun.

[@codybarnes8241]

Will the fire ash help with ants as well as slugs?

[@clintjackson9778]

Can native plants be invasive? Or just spreads easy??

[@storedaway]

Man that roast beef sandwich mmmmmm

[@vikingored7469]

Oh Shi#*#t that's funny how he shows the sandwich with the radish 😁

[@opybrook7766]

Ok. My question is this: I bought horse radish root at health food Fresh Thyme. I used part of it and noticed it has growth like white buds. Wondering if I plant it if it would grow even though there are no roots? Just seems odd that its sprouting a little... Thank you Brook🧑‍🌾🍏🍎

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

90% of the time, you should be able to grow horseradish from store bought roots, unless the root is sprayed to avoid sprouting. Usually, stores do this to potatoes, ginger, and other roots veggies that tend to sprout. Otherwise, plant it in fall, or early spring, and you should be able harvest it withing two seasons. In other words, if you plant this fall (2023) let it grow and do not touch it during 2024, and by fall 2025, you should harvest roots, and leave small roots in the ground to grow. Or do a very minimal harvest in fall of 2024.

[@richardschaffling9882]

Looks good but Philly Cheese steaks do not use provolone they use cheese wiz

[@Forever18or21]

What country can grow ? Can a hot tropical climate like Singapore or Malaysia can grow ?

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

In USA, we have hardiness zones, and horseradish grows in zones 2- 9. Hawaii falls into zones like 10-12. And I am assuming that your hot tropical climate is close to Hawaii climate. So chances are horseradish does not grow in tropical climates. I spent a lot of hours on google researching it, and even google has little information about whether you can grow horseradish in tropical climates.

[@theredwriggler]

Great vid, but it’s insulting to call that a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. 😂

[@RandThompson-dd3sk]

The only thing better than horseradish is.... More horseradish!

[@Erica-yr3gf]

The size of the horseradish root will be equal to the dept of the hole. Long story short. Plant is dept to get longer root.

That's NOT a pitchfork, it's a Potato Fork. Pitchforks are much lighter weight and only used for pitching hay.

[@CriaCuervosFarm]

Any good websites to buy it from please? Anybody?

[@user-hx3hr8eb9e]

I got mine on Amazon :)

[@1863traditions]

May I ask where did you buy the roots?

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

Menards garden center.

[@dustinpotter8312]

Good question. If you buy horseradish in a grocery store anything un-peeled 5 to 6 inches will do. 4 to 5 or 6 roots will start a patch for you. Plants that start by roots or "tubers" can actually be interrupted in the middle of late spring or summer and divided (you do not have to wait until fall). Just use "mature" roots (fatter not skinny) for best results (when digging in the fall even skinny roots can have enough stored energy to produce shoots to grow in the spring). For instance. Cropping/cutting the green growth off a fat 4 inch root but not removing the green growth from the top of the root will give you a root that will have enough energy to supply green growth for food storage for over-wintering and budding in the spring or if not too late in the season. Healthy roots will sprout green growth from the center of the root if they "are" healthy. Horseradish is a very hardy/robust plant. It also happens to be in the "brassica" family (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli) and can be used in natural ferments but also can be used as bay leaves to help add or boost crispiness to pickling because of tannins (tannic acid). Naturally fermented pickles have a different taste than vinegar recipe pickles but will be crunchy from the center out in comparison. Pro-biotics from a naturally fermented fruit or vegetable will help your digestion better OTC pills or supplements and have more Vitamin C if not cooked. Just remember sometimes you need the benefits from OTC supplements when "right now" counts.

[@user-hx3hr8eb9e]

@@dustinpotter8312 I have a question for you. I just bought a root (from Amazon). It is to early to plant it in a garden ( I am in Maryland). Can you please tell me how should I store it and when is the best time to plant it (zone 7). Thank you.

[@dustinpotter8312]

@@user-hx3hr8eb9e Sorry I lost the history of the discussion. Horseradish. From the store or Amazon it is likely dormant. Remove it from the packaging if it is in plastic especially. If the ground is not frozen but cold and you know where you want to plant it you can plant it right away. The cold temperature will keep the root in a dormant state. Plant it with the top pointing up so it has about 2-3 inches of soil over it. If the ground is frozen. You can place the root in some damp sawdust or wood shavings in a plastic bag in your refrigerator or if you have a root cellar just as long as the root doesn't dry out or get soggy. If the ground is not frozen solid but getting that way. remove the root from the package and wrap it in a wet paper towel and chill it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours then plant it like mentioned above. Horseradish if a very hardy plant and as long as the root is not soft from being out of the ground too long It should respond well in the spring. If the root is currently soft you should plant it in some good moist soil in a cool place. Keep it damp but not wet. The root should firm up. Once the root is firm and If you know where you want to plant it and if you used a pot for planting and if the ground is hard you can chip a hole in the ground deep enough to plant the whole pot but freeze the pot first. Put the pot in the hole and set it in some potting soil. Water and press it down. The leaves on my plants get close to a meter long can be used to help start natural fermenting, or salads or greens for supper but you should let a first year plant get established and build up a good root system. The first fall you should a few smaller sections of root off the main root and plant them right then. All the "shoots" you cut off and planted should come up in the spring.

[@user-hx3hr8eb9e]

@@dustinpotter8312 THANK YOU very much! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@beyondalpha1072]

where did you buy them?

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

I bought them at Menards.

[@brandonlasvegas]

🙏😎🏆 🌱

[@ozzieenglelewis]

can you plant in fall?

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

I suppose you can, and they will start growing in springtime. I personally never planted them in fall. But right now, I have way to many horseradish plants and have no clue what to do with them.

[@dustinpotter8312]

You can plant in the fall. Horse radish is most abundant in the fall so that would be a great time to plant. I have a patch that I bought from the grocery store and directly planted it. Root bought from the store for eating is usually cheaper than what you will buy in the spring to plant. What you do not harvest (fall is the best time for that) you can leave in the ground for next year. Where I planted my roots is a medium soil that leans more to a dense soil. It is not sandy I am going to transplant some this fall into an area that is sandy but I am going to compost the spot first. Sand causes plants to sent out their roots more than semi dense soil (semi dense has more natural clay and holds water much better than sand). My patch is in the back yard and gets mowed around all summer long which will retard or stop it's unregulated spreading but will not prevent it trying to spread. There is a claim that at one time horseradish used to have seeds but because people have not harvested the seeds for planting they no longer grow seeds. I have grown horseradish around 10 years and have never seen seeds or flowers. Harvesting leaves for salads and greens in the summer will reduce root growth and will help you identify particular roots you might want to harvest and others you want to nurture for next year.

[@homeschoolhomesteaders2842]

@@dustinpotter8312 I hope people who are reading the comments take note on what Dustin Potter said. He provided some great additional info that will be greatly helpful to anyone interested in planting horseradish.

[@jacobspranger1267]

We're located west central Minnesota. Bought some from local nursery last fall and planted it. Survived the winter and doing good. Thinking about harvesting a little to add to our cabbage for krout. I'd like to try adding some when making pickles.

[@dustinpotter8312]

@@jacobspranger1267 It's best to harvest in months ending in "r." For earlier season pickles and kraut it can be frozen then used for the ferment or pickled versions of kraut and pickles. Caution should be used when trying to use in sweet pickles because sugar will diminish the pungency of the root. The finer you make your grind on the horseradish the more of the heat will be experienced. If you use a blender use an extension cord and stick that puppy outside. Whoosh!

[@Appophust]

If you have a small bowl of stale beer you can lure in and kill the slugs. You can also eat them, but they're not that impressive.

[@mark46428]

this guy talks like he is talking to kindergarteners and btw its not a pitch fork its a damn potatoe fork, must be from the city