Horseradish Plants

Horseradish plants develop different flavours dependant on where it is grown, and what in. But weather variations of certain areas, shade, full sun, etc can slightly change the tastes.

Allot of Bedford contains heavy clay soils, and while this contains allot of moisture and locked up small particles of goodness for the plants, it can be a bit "heavy". A good general garden soil, mixed with well rotted horse manure is best.So Horseradish plants grown in say Bedford, for many years, develop slightly different, from plants grown elsewhere. 

When we mention "stronger" we dont mean chilli strength, instead a subtle strength increase. Horseradish differ between varieties only slightly, but most people can taste differences. So the varieties "St Neots" and "Bedford" while being different, are slightly more mild than say "Wild" Horseradish, which is slightly stronger in taste. 

The St Neots being slightly stronger in aroma to the Bedford variety. Charlemagne, is supposed to be faster growing. It originates from South West Europe, and is Europe's most grown variety. It is supposed to be milder than UK varieties.

Varieties

All these varieties can be grown anywhere in the UK, and in any good quality compost or garden soil.

Bedford - Your standard Horseradish
St Neots - Slightly more aroma
Wild - Stronger in flavour
Charlemagne - Milder in taste and faster growing