HORSERADISH Cochlearia armoracia . Cruciferae.

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	Hot and tasty. Rich in all sorts of vitamins and minerals.

Annual/biennial/Perennial	Hardy Perennial
Appearance	Long , coarse, rough leaves with little white flowers.
Height	2-3ft/60cm-1m
Growing Position	Sunny.
Fertiliser
Propagation & soil	Rich, moist soil. Propagate annually from cuttings taken in the autumn. Place in a sandy box in a cool dark place until March when you can plant them out in rows.
Spring	Plant out your last years cuttings and/or divide the roots of your plant from last year. Do not allow to flower as this will improve the root growth as the plants energies do not go into fruit formation.
Summer	Water well
Autumn	Take cuttings in September and harvest your roots in October.
Winter	Keep an eye on your cuttings, the garage is the best place.
Use	Only the root
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary	Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help	To dissolve internal tumours and urinary troubles.
Storage	Use fresh.
Specific Use	Grate, season and add a little cream Can be used to improve the flavour of vinegar in pickling. Will last in the fridge for 14 days if cream is not added, add the cream when required.
Recipe Large doses can be harmful. Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

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