Armoracia rusticana - P9

Description
The Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a herbaceous plant with a pungent flavour. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Horseradish.

Bulletpoints
* pungent flavour * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth
Armoracia rusticana can reach a height of 0.6 - 1 m and a width of 40 - 60 cm.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
Harvest: In the period from March to October.

Care
It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. Also: Regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over the vegetables.

Fruit
The roots have a pungent flavour.

Use
Vegetable garden, consumption, medicine, farm garden, bee pasture, meat dishes, with fish