Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.
Potted Horseradish
Potted Horseradish
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Armoracia rusticana
History: Horseradish originated somewhere in the Mediterranean and has been well known since ancient history, appearing in writings from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and the Renaissance. It has historically been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes in Europe and was introduced to North America by European colonizers where indigenous peoples also adopted it for medicinal use. Today, horseradish is commonly grown around the world and used in cooking or to make sauces. An enzyme in horseradish also has applications in molecular biology and biochemistry!
Why We Grow it: Horseradish is a root vegetable with a distinctly pungent and sharp taste. As a result, it is most often used in cooking and making sauces/condiments. It is a hardy vegetable and has a tendency to spread through the garden so extra care should be taken to keep it contained when planting it.
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Cooking
Fruit Size:
Storage: Whole roots keep a few weeks in the fridge and grated horseradish can last six months in the freezer
Harvest: September - Late
Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 2
Soil Preference: Prefer loam, but adaptable to different kinds
Flowering Time: Summer
Bloom Colour: White
Pollination Requirements: Self-Pollinating
Sun/Shade Requirements:
Prefers full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily) but will tolerate partial shade with reduced yields
General Growth Habits:
Herbaceous plant reaches up to 1.5m tall, susceptible to cabbageworms (Pieris rapae). Needs at least one year in the ground before harvesting but can be harvested from late fall until spring.
Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):
Thorns:
Pickup
Pickup
Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.
You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):
- 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
- 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
- 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
- 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!
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