Big Top Horseradish Root Plant | Spicy High-Yield Root, Hardy Perennial, Non-GMO | Hand Picked Nursery

🌱 Why Choose Big Top Horseradish?

Big Top Horseradish is a bold, vigorous horseradish variety known for producing thick, flavorful roots with a strong spicy bite. This hardy perennial is easy to grow and perfect for gardeners who want to grow their own fresh horseradish for sauces, seasoning, pickling, and cooking. Once established, horseradish becomes a dependable garden staple that returns year after year with minimal effort.

Your plant will arrive dormant and bare root (no soil) for safe shipping and easy planting. Big Top is valued for its fast growth and high yields, making it ideal for home gardeners, homesteaders, and anyone wanting fresh, powerful flavor straight from the garden.

🌶️ Key Features

• Plant Type: Big Top Horseradish Root (Armoracia rusticana)
• Flavor Profile: Strong, spicy, pungent heat
• Harvest Use: Homemade horseradish sauce, seasoning, pickling, cooking
• Growth Habit: Hardy perennial root crop
• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil: Loamy, sandy, or clay — must be well-draining
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
• Spacing: 18–24" apart
• Harvest Time: Fall (best after first frost)
• Zones: Grows well in most zones (best performance in temperate climates)
• Offer: Buy 4 sets, get 1 set FREE

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

Planting Time: Plant in early spring after the last frost, before active growth begins (typically March–April depending on region).

1. Prepare Soil

   • Loosen soil at least 12" deep

   • Remove rocks and weeds

   • Add compost or organic matter for best root development

2. Planting

   • Cut root sections into 6–8" pieces (each with at least one bud/eye)

   • Plant 2–3" deep

   • Place horizontally with the bud side facing up

   • Space 18–24" apart

3. Watering

   • Water thoroughly after planting

   • Keep soil moist during establishment (do not overwater)

4. Mulching

   • Add mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds

5. Fertilizing

   • Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if desired

✂️ Harvest & Storage

• Harvest in fall, ideally after the first frost for best flavor
• Dig carefully and wash roots thoroughly
• Store roots in a cool place or process immediately into homemade horseradish sauce

🚨 Growing Tip

Horseradish spreads easily. For best control, plant in a dedicated bed or raised area where you want it to stay long-term.

🚚 Shipping & Quality Guarantee

• Ships dormant and bare root (no soil)
• Plants are inspected prior to shipping for quality
• Satisfaction Guaranteed — message us immediately upon arrival with any questions
• Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or cold is at buyer’s risk (message us before ordering if concerned)