Handy horseradish

High in vitamin C, a powerful antibacterial agent and tangy to boot – everyone should grow horseradish, says Bob

- Bob Flowerdew

HERE’S a handy herb (or rather, flavouring) that’s easy to grow, wonderfully tasty, and healthy into the bargain. Horseradish sauce is a traditional accompaniment to roast beef, although it also goes well with many other kinds of savoury dishes.

If you’ve never tried horseradish, it’s almost indistinguishable from Japanese wasabi, and much like a mustard. Indeed, horseradish can be substituted for either, and being related to brassicas and scurvy grass (Cochlearia) it is also nutritious.