Weed?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Margaret, Apr 28, 2006.

  1. Margaret

    Margaret Active Member 10 Years

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    These 2 plants are growing where I planted horseraddish two years ago but they look very different from last year's plants. They are about 6" tall and grow on the Sunshine coast of BC Canada. Are they horseraddish which is going to seed or something totally different?
    Many thanks in advance.
    Margaret
     

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  2. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    If you didn't plant it, and you don't want it, then its a weed.
     
  3. oscar

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    it does look Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish) like, its a bit more advanced than mine, so as soon as i see a flower coming i can compare.
     
  4. Margaret

    Margaret Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks Oscar. The leaves looked a bit different from last year and it is the first time I have seen any flowers on. I'm glad that I posted the question as I was about to dig it up! Do you make horseraddish sauce with yours? As an ex-pat I love it with roast beef.
    Margaret
     
  5. oscar

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    i'm 99.9% sure its your horseradish plant.........i grow the variegated form, which is less vigorous.
    Never tried using it, its only this year i have developed an interest in edible plants, herbs and medicinal plants.

    so if i disappear its because ive eaten or taken something i shouldnt have :D
    just kidding, i'll test everything on my brother lol. j/k
     
  6. Karen86322

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    How long does it take for the Horseraddish to break out of the ground? I planted my one piece about 2 weeks ago and I haven't seen anything yet.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Can take up to 4 weeks, depending how deep you plant it.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Thank you for you reply. And also, thanks for the pictures of varieties of horseraddish...at least I'll be able to recognize it as NOT being a weed when it does come up.
     

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