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- Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 14:37:13 +0200
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Hi all,
Jay asked about growing Horseradish in Seattle. In my experience, the
stuff grows almost anywhere under all but the driest conditions. the
leaves die back in Winter and then in Spring it pops up all over the
place. We planted a small root about two years ago and had horseradish
coming up in the paths between the beds in the veggie patch. As jtflash
said, consider planting it in a deep container or else do as we did - we
buried half a 44 gal. drum with both ends cut off (i.e. a deepish tube)
and planted some roots inside that. It has taken a while to eradicate
the stuff that spread, but the drum seems to be keeping the rest under
control now.
I must add that there is nothing available commercially in my experience
that beats home grown Horseradish for pungency and flavour. Beware of
the fumes when grating fresh roots - they can really clear your sinuses!
Cheers
Sue in a HOT, DRY drought-ridden SA (temps in the mid 30's and no rain
for 4 weeks now)
