Looky what I got!

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

I would be happy to send out some roots- no "rehoming" fee charged! It would help me get my patch down to a more reasonable size!

Lesa, just let me know how much to ship a couple of roots! i have my dh convinced i need some in my garden too! he loves hot stuff and that would help with some of his recipes! i have enough pets but the garden could always use a few more 'friends'!

 

[thistlebloom]

My new neighbor gave us some plants from his horseradish when he moved in. He said it's 3 years until you can harvest. I wonder if you could dig it early & just get a smaller root.

I just did a little reading and they said that one year old roots have the best flavor. You should dig after frost, keep the big root and replant smaller sections.

Here's the site: http://www.horseradishplants.com/cgi-bin/store/grow.html?id=gKuX3nWZ

 

[lesa]

Interesting link, thistle. The one year old root thing is interesting- Once your patch is established- I imagine smaller roots are growing off the original big roots. I highly doubt I could dig up my old roots without heavy equipment. I have never dug horseradish that wasn't pungent! Generally, it will just about blow your head off!! Here is my patch currently...

 

[thistlebloom]

That's awesome Lesa! I think my lil' barrel is going to be obsolete in a bit huh?

 

[lesa]

I think it will be an interesting experiment- I bet you can harvest and keep that barrel going for many years... I'll be watching your progress! And if you do need more- just let me know....

 

[Southern Gardener]

Wow lesa that is awesome! How long does it take for a patch to get established?

 

[lesa]

That patch is about 5 years old...