Horseradish
Armoracia rusticana
EdibleZones 3–9herbroot
Horseradish is a perennial plant of the family Brassicaceae. It is a root vegetable, cultivated and used worldwide as a spice and as a condiment. The species is likely native to Southeastern Europe and Western Asia.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 0.9 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–9
- Layers
- herb, root
Functional roles
foodmedicinal
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
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When: Plant root cuttings spring
Pungent perennial root; very vigorous, so grow it where it can't take over.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.