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Growing Horseradish from Grocery Store Root

Q: Sprouted horseradish root in water. How to separate sprouts for multiple plants?

A: Slice root down middle so each piece has large root section. Plant 3 feet apart in morning sun, afternoon shade. Leaves multiply through summer. Fall: dig side roots, freeze for later. After a year, harvest anytime. Warning: spreads aggressively.

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