How to plant horseradish in the garden in the spring with a root

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1 Pros and cons of spring planting
2 When to plant horseradish in spring
3 How to grow horseradish in the garden in spring
4 Care after landing
5 Conclusion

You can plant horseradish in the garden in the spring as early as mid-April, when there are no long-term frosts on the soil. When planting, the rhizomes should be placed at a slope so that the top bud goes to a depth of 4-5 cm. The plant is unpretentious and takes root well in different types of soil. It is responsive to regular watering, especially in hot weather, as well as to occasional fertilizing.

Pros and cons of spring planting

Many summer residents plan to plant horseradish in the spring, as this provides several advantages:

The main advantage is that already in mid-summer you can collect young leaves for fresh consumption, and in early October you can harvest young roots. They are also used fresh, as well as for pickling, pickling, drying, and freezing.
If you apply fertilizers to the soil in the fall, they will have time to be completely processed by spring. The substances will transform into an easily digestible form, and planting horseradish will yield a large harvest.
Also in the fall there is practically no risk that some of the rhizomes will not sprout and will die from low temperatures. Horseradish is an undemanding plant, and it will normally survive short-term spring frosts.

There are practically no disadvantages to planting in the fall. But the planting material will have to be stored until next spring.To do this, in the fall, the rhizomes are cut into fragments 20-25 cm long, and the side shoots are cut off.

The remaining parts are tied in bunches and stored in the refrigerator on the fruit and vegetable rack. They can also be placed in boxes filled with sand and taken to the basement. Periodically, the surface is sprayed with water from a spray bottle or a little snow is placed.

When to plant horseradish in spring

In spring, horseradish is planted in the middle or second half of April. As a general rule, the soil should warm up to at least 5 degrees Celsius. To check this, it is recommended to bury the thermometer to a depth of 10 cm and hold it for 10-15 minutes.

Planting is planned for mid-spring

When choosing a date, you need to focus on the weather forecast. It is advisable to avoid long periods of recurrent frosts. It is worth taking into account the climatic features of the region. Horseradish planting in the spring is planned at the following times:

In the middle zone, including the Moscow region - in mid-April.
In the south - early April.
In the Urals and Siberia, in the Far East - at the end of April, sometimes at the beginning of May.

Important! If the deadline is missed, horseradish can be planted in the fall (several weeks before frost) and even in the summer. It is better to do this in June or at the end of August to avoid a period of severe drought.

How to grow horseradish in the garden in spring

Horseradish is an unpretentious plant, takes root well in different types of soil, grows well in the sun and in slight shade. Therefore, after planting in spring or autumn, any summer resident can handle the care, even without much experience.

Site selection and preparation

When choosing a place to plant horseradish in the spring, it is recommended to pay attention to several points:

good illumination, with slight partial shade acceptable;
hills where there is no stagnation of water - lowlands should be excluded;
lack of close-growing large shrubs and trees - they take up too much water and fertilizer.

Loose and fertile soil – drained peat or loam – is suitable for growing. If it is rich enough in humus, additional feeding is not needed. At the same time, horseradish grows even on depleted soils. To get a good harvest, six months before planting in the spring, it is recommended to dig up the soil and add organic matter (humus, compost) or complex mineral fertilizer.

If the soil is too dense and contains a lot of clay, it is made more loose with sawdust or river sand. It is enough to seal 1 kg of one or another component per 1 m².

Advice! To plant horseradish in the fall, it is better to choose a place where nothing has grown before.

It could also be a garden bed with potatoes, tomatoes, beets or cucumbers.

Horseradish grows well in well-lit areas

Preparation of cuttings

For successful propagation of plants, cuttings begin to be prepared for planting in the spring two weeks in advance. You need to do this:

After storage in cool conditions (cellar, refrigerator), transfer to a room at room temperature.
Cover with a damp cloth or layer of peat to stimulate growth.
Periodically moisten the fabric with a spray bottle.
After germination of the cuttings, blind (remove) all the eyes in the middle part. To do this, take a rough cloth and thoroughly wipe the shoot. This can also be done with the back (blunt) side of the knife blade.
Immediately after this, you can begin planting in the ground.

Planting horseradish root in spring

It is not enough to simply place the cutting and sprinkle soil on top. When planting in spring, proceed as follows:

Take a small shovel (preferably a planting peg) and immerse the root. You need to place it at an angle so that the apical bud is higher and goes to a depth of no more than 5 cm.
Retreat 30-40 cm in a row and make an adjacent planting.
In the same way, other roots are planted in the spring, retreating between the rows at least 70 cm.
Sprinkle with soil and tamp down a little.
Water and lay a layer of mulch, such as peat, sawdust or straw.

Correct cutting planting scheme (sprouts will appear later)

If the described rules are followed, the first shoots will appear in the same spring. To do this, it is important not to bury the apical bud by more than 5 cm. It is this that will give rise to a sprout, from which large leaves will then form.

Care after landing

Planting horseradish in the spring is very effective - almost all roots take root well. The plant is undemanding, and there will not be any particular difficulties with care. To get a good harvest, experienced gardeners recommend following the following growing rules:

Regular watering - at least a bucket of water (10 l) per square meter. Adult plants do not need frequent watering, but young seedlings are given water every week, especially during dry periods. At the same time, you should not over-moisten the soil, otherwise the rhizomes will rot.
If the soil was fertilized on the eve of planting in the spring, there is no need to add additional compounds. The next season after emergence, you can feed with complex mineral fertilizer in the amount of 20-30 g per 1 m² (according to instructions). If growth is too slow, it is useful to water it with mullein infusion, diluted 10 times with water.
Periodically, the soil is loosened and weeded, as weeds take away water and nutrients. To keep the soil moist, it is recommended to mulch the plantings.
Horseradish has good resistance to diseases and pests. But when the first signs of invasion or infection appear, it is important to treat with fungicides (Maxim, Skor, Ordan, Bordeaux mixture), insecticides (Fufanon, Match, Decis, Karate) or home remedies.

Conclusion

Planting horseradish in the spring in the garden is quite simple. But since the procedure is not done in the fall, the rhizomes must be stored in cool conditions. A dark and moderately humid place with a low temperature, such as a refrigerator or cellar, is suitable for this. Planting is planned for April so that the first greenery can be obtained already in mid-summer, and young rhizomes in mid-autumn. They are used fresh, in various dishes and homemade preparations for the winter.