News|Articles|January 10, 2025

Hard to compete with horseradish

Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.

Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.

Source: Mahr, S. Horseradish, Armoracia rusticana. Wisconsin Horticulture: Division of Extension. https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/horseradish-armoracia-rusticana/ (accessed 2025-01-09).

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