HORSERADISH of Ardeche

Species: Horseradish
Latin name: Amoracia Rusticana G. Gaertn
Inscription in the European catalog under: -
Other usual name: Moutarde d' Allemagne - Raifort Sauvage - Cranson - Cran de Bretagne - Radis de Cheval - de. Meerrettich - Kren - en. Horseradish - it. Rafono
Variety: Ardeche
Family: Brassiacées, Crucifères
Origin: Asia, Europe

The Horseradish of Ardeche: Variety mainly cultivated for it's large white, tapered roots. The root when grated or cut develops an stinging  and irritating perfum and a pungent taste, mix right away with vinegar or use immediatly, because root darkens and becomes bitter. It's often used to accompanies roast beef, or many other dishes. Horseradish is the main ingredient of Wasabi.

Seed sowing: From June until end of August
Harvest Horseradish: From October to middle of November
Height: The Horseradish reaches on average 40 to 60 cm
Exposure: Sunny to Half Shade

Sowing instructions: Seed sowing from June until the end of August direct in open ground, 1 cm of depth, damp sowing slightly, water the ground even in the event of rain. Take care to sow at equal depth if you wish a regular harvest. After the lifting, thin out by leaving one plant every 30 centimeters. Water your Horseradishplants regularly, and harvest them for your needs.

Sowing distance: 30 cm
Minimum seed sowing temperature: 12 °C
Seed germination: 3 to 4 days
Nutritional value: 25 Kcal for 100 gr.

Net weight of seeds: 15 gr = +/- 1800 seeds

All our seeds are sold with their sowing instructions.