The Benefits of Growing the Horseradish Plant in Your Garden

Where is the best place to plant horseradish?
Is Growing horseradish profitable?
Is horseradish plant invasive?
Do horseradish plants spread?
Does horseradish come back every year?
What can you not plant near horseradish?

Where is the best place to plant horseradish?

Horseradish thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade. As for soil, horseradish can take almost anything but consistently waterlogged conditions. Site your horseradish in an out-of-the way spot because you won't want to move this perennial once it is planted.

Is Growing horseradish profitable?

''In the long run, it is more lucrative per acre than other crops,'' Mr. Keller said. In an average year he will get 8,000 pounds of horseradish per acre, which translates to $2,400 in revenues. This means $400 profit per acre, compared with $50 an acre for his corn.

Is horseradish plant invasive?

The horseradish plant can be invasive (hard to get rid of). Make sure you always dig or contain the roots. The entire plant can be eaten, but few people do. The taste is sharp bitter and peppery, if that is your thing.

Do horseradish plants spread?

Horseradish has long taproots, so well-prepared soil is important, since it is hard to correct the condition once a perennial plant is established. ... It will quickly spread, so you won't need more than one or two plants to feed the whole family. Dig holes about 6 to 8 inches deep and 12 inches apart.

Does horseradish come back every year?

Planted in fall or late winter, horseradish roots sprout leaves in spring. Plants need at least one season, and preferably two, before they are ready to dig. ... Horseradish always returns the next year no matter how carefully you harvest, so you will have plenty of plants to dig and move to a new spot in spring.

What can you not plant near horseradish?

Some plants don't like aromatic herbs and although horseradish is not the most aromatic of herbs, they still have pungent roots. Poor companion plants are things like beans and watery/leafy vegetables, such as cucumber, lettuce, and celery. Definitely avoid planting with these vegetables.