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| Identification |
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Genus
Armoracia
Species
rusticana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
horseradish
red cole
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S11999
Data source
HtZn p79;MedPl p169;UnVeg p199
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
1' - 2'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Keep a watchful eye on this because it tends to be invasive. Armoracia rusticana can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Horseradish (also known as red cole) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Invasive
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
stimulant
bitter
diuretic
diaphoretic
respiratory antiseptic
urinary antiseptic
expectorant
antibiotic
Medicinal parts
Root
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a stimulating and pungent flavor. Armoracia rusticana if frequently used as a flavoring. Horseradish (sometimes called red cole) is most commonly used fresh or cooked. This plant has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a stimulant, as a bitter, as a diuretic and as a diaphoretic. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The root and the leaves are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
pungent root
Fragrance parts
Roots
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Roots
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
2'
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
fall or spring
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Fresh
Flavoring
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Roots
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a stimulating and pungent flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 1' apart. Provide 2' spacing between rows. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is fall or spring. Armoracia rusticana can be propagated using the plant's roots or by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Armoracia rusticana has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Horseradish (locally known in some parts as red cole) has 2' leaves with wrinkled edges. Flowers: This plant has tiny flowers. The flowers are typically of a white color.
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