What it is
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is in the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. Plant once and you'll have it forever — a pungent root that spreads, so give it a contained spot.
How to grow it
It wants full sun to part shade, water it moderate, and give it deep, loose soil. Target a soil pH around 6.0–7.5. Space plants about 18–24 in apart. Expect roughly Dig fall, year 1+. Hardy perennial.
How it's used
Horseradish is used: grated root as condiment.
🔎 How to identify it
- Large coarse dock-like leaves
- Thick white taproot
- Spreads from root pieces
Edibility
PartsRoot
UsesGrated root as condiment
CautionVery pungent; spreads aggressively.
🌤 Before you plant: check the live 7-day garden weather to time it right for frost and heat.
Part of the free Texas Roots plant database, compiled by Jordan Polasek from his greenhouse in El Campo, Texas. Free to read and share. If it helped, the best thanks is to grow something.