PlantFiles Pictures: Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)

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Author Content Weezingreens Seward, AK (Zone 3b) September 14, 2002 11:12 PM Post #44479 Horseradish Armoracia rusticana Armoracia rusticana, Horseradish - Seward, Alaska - September 2002 http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/840/ Click the image for an enlarged view. paulasanders February 13, 2003 06:27 AM Post #468719 We wanted to see a picture of the root - not the leaves?? Regards Icknield Junior School Weezingreens Seward, AK (Zone 3b) February 13, 2003 07:32 PM Post #469154 We plan to dig ours this spring, so I'll post a picture then. Perhaps you have a picture you could post? rootdoctor Harrisville, MI (Zone 5b) February 13, 2003 08:04 PM Post #469176 Hey Weez,how long do you keep yours in the ground before you dig it? Root. Weezingreens Seward, AK (Zone 3b) February 13, 2003 09:37 PM Post #469265 To tell you the truth, Rootdoctor, I've never dug it! It's been in the ground for several years, so I guess it's about time! Things grow slow up here in Alaska. So, when the ground thaws, I guess I'll go out there and dig it up so that the Icknield Junior School can see what a root looks like. rootdoctor Harrisville, MI (Zone 5b) February 13, 2003 10:12 PM Post #469299 I have some that has been inground 4 years,that was what I was told,so I will be digging also this year,Hope it is HOT that's how I like it.Best root for vitamin C there is,thats what I was told. Good luck with yours. :) Root©ट©¬ Weezingreens Seward, AK (Zone 3b) February 13, 2003 10:18 PM Post #469301 Thanks, RD. I'm such a softy for plants that I hate to disturb them, but my hubby has the 'hots' for some of that hot stuff, so this spring will see us digging. We'll have to compare notes, eh? rootdoctor Harrisville, MI (Zone 5b) February 13, 2003 10:26 PM Post #469305 Hotter the Better! Weezingreens Seward, AK (Zone 3b) February 13, 2003 10:29 PM Post #469309 I'm not sure what climate has to do with the hotness of horseradish. We have a pretty mild climate up here, so it might not make our ears smoke... have to see I guess. rootdoctor Harrisville, MI (Zone 5b) February 13, 2003 10:43 PM Post #469322 I could not find it hot enough for me,till TLC showed me where to find the hottest in the world!Takes your breath away!Love it.Thats why I wanted to grow my own,see if I could make it hot in my compost. Weezingreens Seward, AK (Zone 3b) February 13, 2003 11:27 PM Post #469351 I wonder just what conditions make the best root, Root. greghost West Baldwin, ME July 17, 2003 10:22 AM Post #585657 The most flavorable roots will be 1 year old roots, harvested after frost kills foliage. Grind soon after harvesting, and add vinegar to preserve root. The length of time passed before adding vinegar will make a difference in heat. Mild 1-to 2 minutes, hot 8 to 10 minutes. I grind a small amount of fresh beet and add to radish. Grow root in very rich soil with plenty of organic matter, if you fertilize add very low nitrogen. Water often. PanamonCreel Dorval, QC (Zone 5a) July 17, 2003 10:35 AM Post #585673 Also the finer you grate it the hotter it gets.

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