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Horse-radish

Armoracia rusticana

Brassicaceae
Perennial
Vegetables
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Armoracia rusticana, commonly known as Horse-radish, is a perennial vegetable plant that prefers part shade. It is known for its pungent root, which is widely used as a condiment. The plant produces white flowers in late spring to early summer (May-July). Details on its water needs, hardiness, and height are not specified, but it is not toxic.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Clay, Sandy

Height

0.6–1.2 m

Spread

0.4–0.6 m

Zones

3–9

Flower colors

Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Harvest
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
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