How do you harvest horse radish?

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How do you harvest horse radish?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

it's a root, so dig up a little bit and cut it from the main part without damaging the whole.

Wash it off well and then use a box grater to grate it up (use the coarse side).

Answer 3

Dig up the root and store it unwashed in a cool place.  If you want to process it right away, wash it, preferably scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush.  Peel it and wash it again to get off any soil taste.  Grind or grate it and mix in a bit of vinegar or lime juice to flavor and help keep it from turning dark, and salt to your taste.  Be careful when grinding, especially with a blender, the fumes can be really strong.