How to tend a Armoracia rusticana

Also known as: Nasturtium armoracia (L.) Fr., Raphanus rusticanus Garsault, Raphanis magna Moench, Armoracia armoracia (L.) Cockerell ex Daniels, Armoracia austriaca (Crantz) Bluff, Nees & Schauer, Armoracia lapathifolia Gilib., Armoracia rustica Schur, Armoracia sativa Bernh., Cochlearia armoracia L., Cochlearia lancifolia Stokes, Cochlearia lapathifolia Gilib., Cochlearia rusticana Lam., Cochlearia variifolia Salisb., Crucifera armoracia (L.) E.H.L.Krause, Radicula armoracia (L.) B.L.Rob., Cardamine armoracia (L.) Kuntze, Rorippa armoracia Hitchc., Rorippa rusticana (G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.) Gren. & Godr.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes moderate sunlight

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients, pH value 6-8

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Eastern Europe
Category
Cruciferae, Armoracia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May, fruiting period May-June
Flower colors
white, leaf color green
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