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Title: horseradish
Post by: debster on May 17, 2007, 09:37:13
Hi guys I am trying to get hold of some horseradish to grow my own, what time of year would this be most appropriate to do and does anyone know of a good supplier. I have been advised to grow it in a pot to limit it spreading too far is this the best idea.
I just love really strong horseradish with my roast beef you know the type that makes your head itch on the inside. ;D
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: tim on May 17, 2007, 10:18:49
Would this do?
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: debster on May 17, 2007, 11:10:36
that looks fabulous are you willing to sell it?  :)
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: keef on May 17, 2007, 11:17:46
It grows wild in quite a few places, i got mine from the around local pond.
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: tim on May 17, 2007, 12:26:09
PM me your address, debster - gift!
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: tilts on May 17, 2007, 12:32:01
Has anyone any spare horseradish that i could have, very willing to pay postage costs?
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: tim on May 17, 2007, 18:19:55
Well - I did my best - dug it - by 10am. Offered.

No reply  - forgot it - dried out - now soaking in a bucket.

Dug some more in case it's wanted.

All I need is 10 Runner Bean seeds. That's another story!!

Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: Good Gourd2 on May 17, 2007, 18:46:20
Do put it in a pot to restrict its growth, I recently took on another piece of allotment and it is everywhere.  some kind person thought it was a good idea to grow about 20 years ago, and now this kind person would like to grow other things, not so easy I been painting the leaves with weedkiller for months now and still it appears. Be warned. ???
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: shirlton on May 17, 2007, 18:50:48
we have some on our plot , indestructable. If I wanted some I would def grow in a pot.
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: tim on May 17, 2007, 19:23:00
Strange, isn't it? Ours has occupied the same square metre - it was yards in those days - for 25 years.

No problem!!

Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: debster on May 17, 2007, 21:57:45
Tim I have sent you a message thank you. Will definatly put it in a pot though
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: *Joanne* on May 17, 2007, 22:19:53
Does horseradish grow fast thinking of getting some if i plant it this year will it be ready next year?
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: lin on May 18, 2007, 00:15:47
I am in the same position as Tim, I have a patch of horseradish which has been coming up for the last 6 years and although I don't use it ... (can't think of anything to use it with as I don't eat meat)... it still just grows but doesn't get much bigger.

It is a very healthy plant though and seems to throw up quite a lot of little suckers which I pull up when I spot them. Although I won't use it, the leaves are nice to look at and it smells good.

It does seem indestructible, but not sure about wildly spreading, mine doesn't!
Lin
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: tim on May 18, 2007, 06:13:20
Noted, Debbie.  My apologies for my sharpish comment.

But you eat fish, Lin? Just the job. Even cheese!

Joanne - I would think not.
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: debster on May 18, 2007, 11:40:21
no offence taken and thank you very much for the gift will keep you informed how it arrives etc  ;)
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: saddad on May 18, 2007, 16:46:43
If any body else wants any...
::)
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: tim on May 18, 2007, 16:53:10
I've found that digging with a fork is useless - the prongs just straddle the thongs!

And don't they go DEEP?? I've never yet got one up whole.
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: Belinda on May 18, 2007, 17:08:42
I've PM'd you Saddad, I'd love some if you have it.
Title: Re: horseradish
Post by: tim on May 20, 2007, 07:00:45
This might help??

http://horseradishplants.com/cgi-bin/store/grow.html