Grow horseradish from crowns or root cuttings planted four to six weeks before the average date of the last frost for your area. Horseradish is a hardy perennial best grown as an annual. Keep horseradish from spreading in the garden by growing it in a container. Description. Horseradish is a hardy perennial grown for its…
Horseradish
Seven Ways to Prepare Horseradish
The peak season for freshly harvested horseradish is early spring and late fall. Horseradish is a long, knobby root—it’s an herb, not a vegetable–that has no aroma until you scratch, cut, or grate it. The pungent odor and the hot taste of horseradish are due to a volatile oil—similar to mustard oil—that is released when…
Horseradish Recipes
Here’s a short collection of horseradish recipes: Basic Horseradish Makes 1 cup 1 horseradish root ½ cup white or rice vinegar Salt to taste 1. Peel horseradish root and cut into chunks. 2. Place in food processor with half the vinegar (or grate the root by hand). Cover and process until finely minced. 3. Add…
