Q. Hi, Several years ago I saw a ceramic pot called a Horseradish Pot. It was designed so that you could lift the top half that the plant actually grew in so you could harvest the roots below. Of course, the benefits are obvious – who wants to fight the take over of horseradish! I didn’t buy it then, silly me. I have spent about 5 years since looking for one again. Have you ever seen one? Do you have any ideas where I could find one? Thank you for any information you can give me! Sincerely, Kelly Di Loreto – Tacoma, WA
A. I am familiar with the type of pot you are describing. The ones I remember were terra cotta and were taller than wide and the top half had a set of handles on the sides near the fluted top. You are quite right that horseradish will spread almost indefinitely is grown in the garden without some sort of barrier. In addition to it’s large taproot it forms lateral roots that are able to send up new shoots. In addition to the pot you described I have also seen them grown in pots (five gallon and larger) that are sunk into the garden bed. Now I can’t say for sure they still have them but I believe I saw the a horseradish pot at Herban Pottery up on First Avenue in Seattle (206) 749-5112. There may also be also some more local retailers that have them that I am not aware of but I would be happy to pass on any leads to you if anyone wants to drop me a note or an email.