FEATURES AND COSTS OF HORSERADISH CULTIVATION IN MOLDOVA

Horseradish is grown from antiquity for medical purposes. Use of horseradish in the food began in the Middle Ages, in Europe. Emigration of Europeans on the North American continent have led to growing horseradish for commercial purposes, and today being a profitable business for some countries such as the USA, Austria, Hungary, etc. In Moldova, although used in the food industry as feedstock for sauces, preserves and spice, the horseradish is grown in small quantities only in households.

This article aims to highlighting the features and costs of horseradish cultivation in commercial purposes in the Republic of Moldova.