Horse-radish. 



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HORSE-RADISH. 



Cochlearia Armor acia. 



HORSE-RADISH is not a subject of particular importance 

 to the grower for market. The trade in it is now prac- 

 tically in the hands of continental growers, and with so many 

 other much more important vegetables to engage his attention 

 he may disregard this. But in the case of the grower who 

 does a direct trade the matter is different. It is quite possible 

 that he may be able to create a small trade in fresh home- 

 grown roots with some of his customers, particularly if res- 

 taurant or hotel keepers are numbered amongst them. It is to 

 meet such cases that the following particulars are given. 



The plant delights in deep, rich, 

 moist soil, and preparation for its 

 culture should include trenching to 

 at least 2ft. It is propagated from 

 pieces of the root, preferably strong 

 crowns with 2in. or Sin. of root 

 attached. Trenches are thrown out, 

 15in. to 18in. deep and 2ft. apart, and 

 the pieces are placed at the bottom 

 of these, 12in. apart. Sometimes 

 the planting is done on the flat, by 

 dropping the pieces of root to the 

 bottom of holes made with long dib- 

 bers, and filling up with prepared 

 soil. The planting is done early in 

 spring, and with strong setts and 

 good soil some of the roots will be 

 fit for use the following autumn, but are much better left for 

 another year. When the roots are taken up the whole bed 

 should be cleared thoroughly as any pieces left in may become 

 a nuisance. To keep up a regular supply a fresh bed should 

 be made each year. 



Roots for sale should be straight, lOin. or 12in. long, and 

 from l|in. to 2in. in diameter. When not to be disposed of 

 immediately they can be kept in good condition for several 

 weeks in moist sand. 



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