On this week’s Good Growing Podcast, we talk about horseradish with commercial agriculture educator Elizabeth Wahle. We discuss where it’s grown commercially, how to grow it at home, our favorite ways to use horseradish, and more!

00:28 – Where has Ken been?
03:10 – Welcome Elizabeth
4:45 – What is horseradish? An herb, spice, vegetable?
5:36 – Where is horseradish grown commercially
6:40 – Why is Illinois the largest producer?
7:50 – Can we grow it at home? What are the growing requirements?
11:06 – If we want to grow horseradish, what should we look for?
14:50 – Are there any pests we should be aware of?
16:00 – Any diseases?
17:35 – Is weed control important?
18:43 – Is it true that horseradish is hard to get rid of?
20:45 – Can horseradish be grown in containers?
22:20 – When do you know when to harvest?
23:36 – How would you store indoors?
25:20 – If you leave horseradish in the ground and don’t harvest it, does the root keep getting bigger?
26:20 – Do we need to worry about flowering and seed production?
27:52 – Is this the same species as broccoli, turnip, Brussels sprouts, etc.?
28:30 - What characteristics are breeders looking for?
30:47 – How do you use horseradish?
35:00 – 2022 Illinois Pumpkin Field Day
36:15 – Thank you’s, what’s coming up, and goodbye

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