[Fall/Winter 2025 Update]
Winter is here, and plants are now fully dormant. It’s a great time to plant bare-root stock, cuttings, and dormant plants! Check back often for updates on what’s available. All plants being shipped will be fully dormant and bare root. They’ll appreciate being planted in the ground as soon as possible after arrival!
I have been cultivating this horseradish for 3 years now. The plants have enough roots for me to share now!
Big Top Western Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana 'Big Top Western') is a robust, high-yielding cultivar prized for its large, pungent roots and vigorous growth. Reaching 12–18 inches long and 2–3 inches wide, its white, tapered roots deliver an intense, fiery flavor, perfect for culinary use in sauces, condiments, or traditional dishes like chrain. The plant’s broad, crinkled leaves, growing 24–36 inches, add ornamental appeal to gardens.
Why Grow Big Top Western?
Superior Flavor: Its high allyl isothiocyanate content ensures a potent, spicy kick, ideal for gourmet recipes. It is very strong!
High Yield: Produces large, uniform roots, making it a favorite for home gardeners and commercial growers.
Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Zones 3–9, tolerating cold winters and varied soils.
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, with strong disease resistance.
How to Grow
Planting: Plant 2–3-inch root cuttings at a 45-degree angle, 2 inches deep, in early spring in loose, loamy soil with full sun. Space 18–24 inches apart.
For live plants simply re-plant as they came to you. Keeping the same 18-24" spacing.
Soil and Water: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.0). Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Care: Mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Avoid harvesting in the first year to establish roots. Dig roots in late fall after frost for peak flavor.
Propagation: Divide crowns or take root cuttings in spring or fall for easy propagation. These plants are very vigorous. They will outcompete almost any other plants in the same area and they will spread. So please keep this in mind when planting!
Big Top Western is ideal for gardeners seeking a reliable, flavorful horseradish variety with minimal fuss, enhancing both culinary creations and garden aesthetics.
Small plants are in 3-4" pots and have new leaves as in the picture.
Root cuttings are freshly dug root segments, that can be divided into sections and rooted with care. The root cuttings are the most economical way to start growing several plants.
[Fall/Winter 2025 Update]
Winter is here, and plants are now fully dormant. It’s a great time to plant bare-root stock, cuttings, and dormant plants! Check back often for updates on what’s available. All plants being shipped will be fully dormant and bare root. They’ll appreciate being planted in the ground as soon as possible after arrival!
I have been cultivating this horseradish for 3 years now. The plants have enough roots for me to share now!
Big Top Western Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana 'Big Top Western') is a robust, high-yielding cultivar prized for its large, pungent roots and vigorous growth. Reaching 12–18 inches long and 2–3 inches wide, its white, tapered roots deliver an intense, fiery flavor, perfect for culinary use in sauces, condiments, or traditional dishes like chrain. The plant’s broad, crinkled leaves, growing 24–36 inches, add ornamental appeal to gardens.
Why Grow Big Top Western?
Superior Flavor: Its high allyl isothiocyanate content ensures a potent, spicy kick, ideal for gourmet recipes. It is very strong!
High Yield: Produces large, uniform roots, making it a favorite for home gardeners and commercial growers.
Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Zones 3–9, tolerating cold winters and varied soils.
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, with strong disease resistance.
How to Grow
Planting: Plant 2–3-inch root cuttings at a 45-degree angle, 2 inches deep, in early spring in loose, loamy soil with full sun. Space 18–24 inches apart.
For live plants simply re-plant as they came to you. Keeping the same 18-24" spacing.
Soil and Water: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.0). Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Care: Mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Avoid harvesting in the first year to establish roots. Dig roots in late fall after frost for peak flavor.
Propagation: Divide crowns or take root cuttings in spring or fall for easy propagation. These plants are very vigorous. They will outcompete almost any other plants in the same area and they will spread. So please keep this in mind when planting!
Big Top Western is ideal for gardeners seeking a reliable, flavorful horseradish variety with minimal fuss, enhancing both culinary creations and garden aesthetics.
Small plants are in 3-4" pots and have new leaves as in the picture.
Root cuttings are freshly dug root segments, that can be divided into sections and rooted with care. The root cuttings are the most economical way to start growing several plants.
