Overview
Armoracia rusticana is a plant with a columnar upright, clump forming habit in the genus Armoracia, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Armoracia rusticana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include culinary and medicinal.
About
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.
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About the genus
Armoracia is a genus of flowering plants of the family Brassicaceae, native to the Palaearctic. Its best known member is horseradish, Armoracia rusticana, which is the type species.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Armoracia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Armoracia rusticana size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Culinary, Medicinal
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Armoracia rusticana
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May suffer from club root
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Armoracia rusticana?
Armoracia rusticana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Armoracia rusticana need?
Armoracia rusticana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Armoracia rusticana hardy in the UK?
Armoracia rusticana has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Armoracia rusticana?
Seed, Division in winter.
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