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