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]]> cwschalber Horseradish Forum Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:23:26 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1469,1469#msg-1469 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1469,1469#msg-1469 PETE Horseradish Forum Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:34:50 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1465,1465#msg-1465 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1465,1465#msg-1465
I discovered growing horseradish a few years ago when a client wanted me to dig out a patch that was growing in the middle of their lawn.. wow what a job LOL.
So of course I harvested it all, planted some at my house and processed the rest.... THE BEST horseradish I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!

So after some investigating I found out that this horseradish came from a local patch that is over 100 years old. I'm in Quebec and wondering if anybody can tell me what origin it could or would be being that old... I'll get some pictures if that will help.

It is a super strong plant and flowers without fail every year and according to freinds and family it is the hottest they have ever had... though most have been eating store bought for far too many years haha.... It is a very hot one though.

Thanks in advance.
Ken]]> primal Horseradish Forum Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:03:06 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1452,1452#msg-1452 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1452,1452#msg-1452 tomcallihan Horseradish Forum Sat, 09 Jun 2007 19:38:10 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1446,1446#msg-1446 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1446,1446#msg-1446 Robert3601 Horseradish Forum Wed, 08 Nov 2006 15:46:07 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1441,1441#msg-1441 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,1441,1441#msg-1441 tfoote Horseradish Forum Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:31:36 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,904,904#msg-904 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,904,904#msg-904 I believe you will have a lot of exciting times ahead in your future with the web!
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]]> Leonid Horseradish Forum Sun, 25 Jun 2006 18:29:37 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,843,843#msg-843 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,843,843#msg-843 Michael Jordan Horseradish Forum Sat, 17 Jun 2006 14:10:55 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,793,793#msg-793 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,793,793#msg-793 Nicole Horseradish Forum Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:55:05 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,479,479#msg-479 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,479,479#msg-479 Karen Horseradish Forum Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:11:31 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,461,461#msg-461 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,461,461#msg-461
Cheers]]> Graham Horseradish Forum Wed, 03 May 2006 16:55:48 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,455,455#msg-455 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,455,455#msg-455 Anne Horseradish Forum Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:44:01 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,451,451#msg-451 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,451,451#msg-451
These are plants from rootstock from my father's house. He said they were there when he moved in and he had never used them. When he died, I brought some home. They look like horseradish, they smell like horseradish, although the fumes are mild enough to peel and process indoors, and the roots and leaves taste like very mild horseradish.

Is there a horseradish look-alike? Is there a soil condition I need to know about? Anything? These plants take up a lot of room and they spread like horseradish. I need to solve the problem or dig them out.

If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Mike]]> mike Horseradish Forum Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:02:28 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,428,428#msg-428 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,428,428#msg-428 Andrew_SA Horseradish Forum Tue, 11 Jan 2005 02:11:29 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,427,427#msg-427 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,427,427#msg-427 We processed over 60 pint jars and froze them as usual. It's amazing how the roots and plants develop in just one year.
For new growers of horseradish, after you get the roots established, don't worry, you'll never depleat it totally by a vigourous digging. I was also driving around our countryside and noticed some growing in the roadside ditch. I may have to go back and dig some of that up and see if it is similar to our roots.]]> bill fillmore Horseradish Forum Wed, 10 Nov 2004 09:46:12 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,424,424#msg-424 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,424,424#msg-424
I'm a first time grower - bought some of Bert's roots early this spring and planted when the time came. We've had a couple mild frosts recently and admittidly, I've been getting itchy so I dug them up. Turns out I should waited, but that's how things go. Into the fridge for a couple weeks til they go dormant. Anyway........

You show a root on the processing page that has several "runners" that are decent size. My roots have lots of runners, but they're all about as big around as a pencil, and not extremely long. My roots are also very "hairy" in appearance - with none of the fuzzy stuff growing out more than two or three inches from the plant.I went back out to the garden and worked up some more soil - found a few remnants but nothing large I missed.

The questions

1: Was the ground I planted the root in too firm?
2: The hairy stuff - if I can clean out the dirt can this be processed, or should it be discarded?
3: Those pencil sized 4-6" runners I've got - can they be replanted next year, or are they too small?
4: If I decide to replant one of the original roots, should the 2" stubs that the leaves grew from (one root has about 6 all in a row) be cut off, or should they be left on?
5: will those 2" stubs grow next spring if I cut them and plant seperately?
6: Again if I plant an original root, what should I look for when determining which one too keep?


Kinda long winded I know, and it wouldn't be that expensive to purchase new rootstock next year, but I'm afraid I wouldn't know I needed new rootstock until the old stuff rots away in the ground, so I'm attempting to get the education now.

Thanks
Jon]]> hector_sosa Horseradish Forum Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:50:30 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,323,323#msg-323 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,323,323#msg-323 jon Horseradish Forum Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:01:03 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,322,322#msg-322 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,322,322#msg-322 When the road crew were redoing the ditch he asked they to dig up the patch .
I 'am not sure those root's were Horse Raddish !
But still?
Almost4" around and Well a Backhoe deep!
If the age's of the building's add up right
That would make them 120yr's old
would they have not rooted by then?
Ryan]]> ryan Horseradish Forum Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:57:12 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,320,320#msg-320 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,320,320#msg-320
]]> LLOYD L. GAIGE Horseradish Forum Thu, 23 Jun 2005 22:42:40 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,314,314#msg-314 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,314,314#msg-314 Richard Keane Horseradish Forum Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:19:00 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,311,311#msg-311 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,311,311#msg-311 1. The leaves are very large, however the tips of the leaves have began to resemble the leaves you may find on a fern, is this normal?
2. In reading the other posts some people talk of flowering, I have not seen flowering on the plant, how long before that takes place?
3. How long will I need to wait before I am able to try our the plant?
4. I have planted the plants in two seperate pots (about 12 inches tall by 6 inches wide) The leaves are approx 18 inches, I am getting the feeling that the pots are too small? Will I beable to use the rotts to make atleast a little horseradish?
5. When will it be ready for me to use?
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.]]> Allison Horseradish Forum Thu, 12 Aug 2004 18:56:20 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,307,307#msg-307 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,307,307#msg-307 I planted some for my mother who likes to eat the leaves boiled in chicken broth. We don't know if it is alright to pick the leaves or if it is, if there is a certain window in the season when it will or won't harm the roots if the leaves are picked We just planted them and need to let them get a good start so we are not picking them this year, but need to find out if it will be alright next year to pick the tender leaves or what.]]> Judy Horseradish Forum Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:10:08 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,298,298#msg-298 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,298,298#msg-298 I'm a brand new grower in Southeastern New Mexico where we have really hardy bugs. I planted some roots in late May and they are growing well. This morning when I went to check on them, one had a leaf completely eaten with a little of a skeleton remaining. I looked around for the pest with no luck. Has anyone else had this problem? I only do organic gardening.
Thanks!
Cindy]]> Cindy Horseradish Forum Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:36:26 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,292,292#msg-292 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,292,292#msg-292 Also, some of the roots have been in the ground for three years. Are they too "woody" to use?]]> Nancy Horseradish Forum Wed, 21 Jun 2006 06:46:27 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,288,288#msg-288 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,288,288#msg-288 Thank you
Meg

]]> nutmeg Horseradish Forum Sun, 23 May 2004 10:56:28 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,283,283#msg-283 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,283,283#msg-283 Thanks Bert
Steve L.
Portland Or.]]> propwash Horseradish Forum Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:26:28 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,281,281#msg-281 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,281,281#msg-281
Thanks from Ketchikan]]> Brad Horseradish Forum Mon, 05 Jul 2004 23:13:45 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,275,275#msg-275 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,275,275#msg-275
appreciate the info
thank you
paula]]> paula Horseradish Forum Mon, 19 Apr 2004 17:02:34 -0400 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,266,266#msg-266 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,266,266#msg-266
]]> Joe L. Horseradish Forum Sun, 01 Feb 2004 10:15:12 -0500 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,252,252#msg-252 http://www.horseradishplants.com/phorum5/phorum-5.2.10/read.php?1,252,252#msg-252
Any idea why the ground product is turning light gray? Is this harmful or and indication that the product is spoiling or will not keep?]]> wright Horseradish Forum Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:59:10 -0500