KITCHEN GARDEN Tricks with Horseradish My father was a big fan of this vegetable or perhaps it should be called a herb? He loved it grated on various meats, ‘clears out the sinuses' he always exclaimed. Not too many gardeners are familiar with horseradish and even though it's a perennial vegetable that's easy to grow. Perhaps because gardeners and others aren't too familiar with what you do with this, ahem root vegetable.  Well that's right,  horseradish is actually classified as a root vegetable even though you can use it as a seasoning and in drinks. In drinks I hear you exclaim, what is it? Growing horseradish Firstly, to grow horseradish, get yourself a crown or a plant from the herb section of your garden centre. Planting in late winter is perfect. Choose a sunny but permanent spot. Dig in plenty of of well rotted manures and compost. TIP: Horseradish can takeover a garden bed left unattended for a few months.  Grow it in a very large pot or keep it in a spot where it can't spread too easily. USES If you're grating horseradish, it loses its pungency fairly quickly, you can store it by making a horseradish cream or in vinegar. TIP: Corinne freezes the root in pieces. Then grate as needed. Cocktails with horseradish. If you’re into experimenting try grated horseradish in white sauce or in a savoury martini or even a bloody mary. Infuse it in vodka to make a savoury gibson style martina. Just flavor a cup of vodka with a small amount of grated horseradish for a few days to give it that extra kick. For more details listen to the podcast. I'm talking with Corinne Mossati founder of the gourmantic garden website  If you have any feedback email [email protected] or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675