🌱 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).

Prepare Soil
- Loosen soil at least 12" deep
- Remove rocks and weeds
- Add compost or organic matter for best root development
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
Watering
- Water thoroughly after planting
- Keep soil moist during establishment (do not overwater)
Mulching
- Add mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds
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)

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

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