Horseradish is one of the most rugged vegetables out there, and can be grown in almost any climate. It is grown for its root that is used to add spice to a variety of dishes, ranging from roast beef to cocktail sauces. The most commonly available types of horseradish are the common horseradish, which has crinkled leaves, and the bohemian horseradish, which has smooth leaves. As long as your horseradish is planted in the ground, it will produce!

So you’ve decided to plant horseradish in your garden? According to our research on horseradish, you can plant anything nearby!

Most horseradish crops are started from root, which is often available at supermarkets or farmers markets. Simply dig a 12-inch deep hole, add a shovel full of compost, then place the root into the compost so the top is about 2 to 3 inches below the surface of the soil. If you’ll be planting multiple roots, leave 30 inches or more in between each planting location. For most families, one plant will produce more than enough for the year. Horseradish doesn’t require much care during it’s growing period aside from weekly watering to keep the leaves looking healthy.

You’ll be able to harvest your horseradish about a year after first planting the root. Carefully dig up the entire root and scrub off the dirt under hot water before drying well and placing in a perforated bag. It’s important for home gardeners to carefully dig up their horseradish roots at harvest; any roots that are not removed from the ground will develop into their own plants the next year. If not carefully harvested each year, horseradish can quickly take over a garden bed.