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About Horseradish
Horseradish looks like a giant, 2-foot radish. In fact, it's a hardy perennial member of the cabbage family. Growing up to 30 inches high, the plant has large, coarse leaves. The root of the horseradish has a very strong flavor.
Common Name: Horseradish
Scientific Name: Armoracia rusticana
Hardiness: Very Hardy (will survive first frost)
In the next section, we'll show you how to grow horseradish.
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