Planting horseradish in the fall: when and how to plant the root in the garden

Content

1 Is it possible to plant horseradish in the fall?
2 Pros and cons of autumn planting
3 When to plant horseradish in the country in the fall
- 3.1 Depending on the planting region
- 3.2 According to the lunar calendar
4 How to properly plant horseradish root in the fall at the dacha
5 Care after landing
6 Conclusion

Planting horseradish in the fall is the main time for propagating the plant. The work is planned for the end of September or the first half of October. If Indian summer is delayed, you can plant rhizomes closer to the second ten days of the month. In this case, it is necessary to correctly mark the holes and place the cuttings strictly at an angle of 45 degrees. Then it will be easier for the seedlings to break through the soil, and you will be able to reap a rich harvest the next season.

Is it possible to plant horseradish in the fall?

Horseradish is usually propagated by rhizomes. Moreover, planting is planned for the second half of September or the first half of October. Less often, the dates may shift to the end of October, and even the beginning of November (in the south). The plant is unpretentious and is not afraid of frost.

Therefore, rhizomes can be planted in the autumn. This will allow you to get the fastest possible harvest for the next season. Spring planting of the crop is also allowed, but in this case it may suffer from return frosts, which will have a bad effect on the yield.

Pros and cons of autumn planting

The crop can be planted both in spring and autumn. But the second option has special advantages.

Autumn planting is preferable in regions with short summers

Planting horseradish in the ground in the fall provides several advantages:

The most important advantage is that you can get the earliest harvest. This is of great importance for the Urals. Siberia, northern regions with cool summers.
Thanks to the early harvest, it can be used just at the moment when tomatoes, cucumbers and other vegetables ripen (horseradish planted in autumn is often used for preservation).
Over the winter, the roots will have time to adapt to new conditions, the plant will undergo good hardening and become very hardy.
In spring, recurrent frosts are often observed, due to which horseradish can noticeably weaken. Planting in the fall eliminates this risk.
Planting material does not need to be stored until spring - it is enough to immediately plant the rhizomes and wait for them to sprout next year.

There are no significant disadvantages to planting horseradish in the fall. On the contrary, this particular period is considered the main one, and for all regions of Russia - from the middle zone and south to Siberia and the Far East.

When to plant horseradish in the country in the fall

When planting horseradish in the fall, it is important to choose the right timing. As a general rule, the first half or mid-October is suitable for this. Although you can choose another time. It is necessary to take into account the actual weather forecast and climatic features of the area. Gardeners also often pay attention to the lunar calendar.

Depending on the planting region

The timing of planting horseradish in the fall depends on the region. Optimal time for placing crops on the site:

In the middle zone, including the Moscow region, work can be scheduled for mid-October.
Approximately the same timing is suitable for the North-West (maybe a week earlier).
In the south, on the contrary, autumn planting is carried out at the end of October - the first ten days of November.
In the Urals, Siberia and the Far East, work often has to start much earlier. Autumn planting here is planned for the second half of September or maximum for the first ten days of October.

According to the lunar calendar

To choose a date, you can also rely on the lunar calendar. So, in September 2023, the following days are considered favorable: 18-21, 23, 24, 27-28.

Only one day is unfavorable - September 29, when there will be a full moon, all the rest are neutral.

In October 2023, autumn planting can be planned for the following dates: 16-21, 24-26.

The only unfavorable day is the full moon - October 28th. All other days can also be used for planting, they are neutral.

Attention! It is best to plant horseradish on a waxing moon. It is better to refrain from this procedure during decreasing periods.

How to properly plant horseradish root in the fall at the dacha

Horseradish is an unpretentious plant, so there will be no special problems with planting. It is important to choose the right place to place the plant, and also take into account that the rhizome is not placed straight, but at an angle. The main stages of planting are described below.

Site selection and preparation

Horseradish grows well in a variety of soils, including poor ones. Therefore, you can choose even distant places for planting, for example, a space next to a fence.

Horseradish requires a dry and sunny place

The beds must meet several requirements:

well lit, with possible partial shade from neighboring plants;
not over-moistened, without stagnant water (lowlands are definitely not suitable, it is optimal to choose hills that rise by 20 cm);
There are no large shrubs or trees nearby, since they take away nutrients and moisture.

If the soil contains a lot of humus, rich black in color, there is no need to fertilize it additionally. If the soil is depleted, compost or humus is added to it during spring or summer digging in an amount of 5-7 kg per 1 m². If there is too much clay in the ground, it needs to be made less dense by adding up to 1 kg of sand or sawdust to the same area.

Preparation of planting material

To properly plant horseradish on your site in the fall, you need to prepare the roots. This is done in several stages:

It is necessary to dig up the bush, separate the lateral roots up to 25-30 cm long. They should reach 1-1.5 cm in diameter.
Make a bottom cut, the angle should be oblique.
Cut the top one perpendicularly.
Peel off the buds on the middle part. To do this, use a thick glove, a rough cloth, or the dull side of a knife blade.
Be sure to leave the buds on the top and bottom, since they are the ones that will sprout.

Rules for planting horseradish root in autumn

Planting algorithm in autumn:

Prepare holes whose depth is equal to the length of the cuttings plus 5 cm.
Plant the rhizomes at an angle of 45 degrees.
Maintain an interval of 30 cm between holes and 60-70 cm between rows. It turns out that at 1 m² it is realistic to place 5-6 plants.
Sprinkle with soil, but do not compact it.
Immediately after planting in the fall, give moderate watering. For this purpose, pre-settled water is used.

The autumn planting scheme will allow you to optimally place the plant on the site

Care after landing

To grow horseradish in the garden in the fall, after planting it is necessary to provide proper care. Experienced gardeners recommend following these tips:

Young seedlings are watered weekly if there is no rain.The soil should remain slightly moist, but at the same time, excess water should not be allowed. Otherwise, the roots will rot.
If the soil has already been fertilized on the eve of transplantation, there is no need to add additional fertilizing to it. The next season, fertilizers can be given twice - in the spring, after the sprouts appear, a complex mineral composition is applied (30-40 g per 1 m²). If this is not enough and the seedlings grow slowly, after two weeks they are given an infusion of mullein (1:10).
After watering and heavy rains, the soil is loosened and weeded. To ensure that as few weeds grow as possible, the root zone is mulched with hay, sawdust, peat or other materials.
There is no need to prepare the plant for winter. It is enough to dig up the harvest of roots and use them for cooking, medicinal purposes or for propagation. In regions with extreme frosts, it is recommended to lay out a layer of dry mulch.

Important! Horseradish can grow in one place for 8-10 years or more. But during this time it grows greatly and actually becomes a weed. To avoid this, it is recommended to do transplants every 2-3 years.

Conclusion

Planting horseradish in the fall provides quite a few advantages, the main one of which is obtaining an early harvest, as well as maximum survival rate of seedlings. The planting technology is simple; even a summer resident without experience can handle it. Features of planting horseradish in the fall with roots are shown in the video.