We
offer just 5 items by mail order that we do not
grow from seed, but by root cuttings. These are
Comfrey, French Tarragon, Horseradish, Mint and
Tree Onion. These
can be ordered and paid for with
your order for seed. Seed
will be sent to you straightaway, while any root
cuttings ordered will be sent separately during
April/May for immediate planting. Three
to five roots for £6.00 per variety.
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Horseradish
is a perennial herb grown for its pungent roots
which are usually grated and combined with oil and
vinegar, or with cream. It develops into a clump
of large leaves with serrated edges, and occasioally
sends up white flowers. It forms long white fleshy
roots. Best grown in fertile stone-free soil in
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Horseradish
Sauce
Care must be taken when making this hot sauce.
Do not touch your face or taste the grated root
before the sauce is complete.
2 tablespoons grated horseradish root
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
2 teaspoons castor sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed mustard to taste (optional)
1/4 pint cream
Mix all the ingredients except the cream. Half
whip the cream. Lightly fold the horseradish mixture
into the cream. Serve the sauce very cold. It
can be chilled in a refrigerator and served semi-solid.
More pungent than bought sauce. Eat sparingly.
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CULTIVATION
Plant root in spring 5cm deep in fairly rich,
well-weeded soil in trenches 60-90cm deep with
plenty of manure. Trim off lateral roots in late
spring to encourage a good thick strong root for
harvesting in the autumn. Roots can be stored
for future use in a damp dark place and used fresh
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you receive your roots in the post...open
the package immediately, and plant each piece
of root in a 13cm plastic pot in soil-based
compost. Place outside in the sun and keep
watered. After a couple of months, plant out
in the garden or on the allotment and water
in. Can be planted straight in the ground. |
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