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The horseradish is looking good. While having breakfast in the garden the other day, Deane spotted a great photo op.
Framed by a peach tree on the left and a grapefruit tree on the right, the plant in the background is Lemon Verbena, one of the most fragrant of the herbs.
We grow horseradish here the opposite of the four-season areas. Planted in the fall and harvested in early summer. The older the plant the bigger the root. I have not gotten the massive 3 inch size roots yet (the main plants are about 3 years old), but I get enough to make my condiment up. I save some of the roots when harvesting and replant in the fall (I store them in the crisper). The ones I leave in the ground die back in the summer only to regenerate in the fall/winter.
One of those wonderful spices that add so much to taste, it adds, not surprisingly, a good deal of beneficial nutrients too. Potassium, magnesium., calcium and phosphorus along with a good amount of vitamin C, and because it is a member of the mustard family, antibacterial activity too.
Good to grow, good to eat and good for you too :-)
Have a great weekend!
-- Catherine, The Herb Lady
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