Horseradish
vegetable
Perennial root — replant a piece each spring, harvest large roots in fall. Raised beds are ideal because they contain its aggressive spread. Roots get more pungent after a frost. A single plant can last years; divide in spring to propagate.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 2–9
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral, acidic
- Spacing
- 18 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 2×2 ft block of the bed
- Days to maturity
- About 150 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Maliner Kren150 daysseed
Classic large-rooted German type. Best for grating into sauce.
- Big Top Western150 daysseed
Smooth-skinned, mild heat, high yield.
- Variegata150 daysseed
Attractive cream-streaked leaves; same fiery roots.
Add Horseradish to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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