ROCKET ‘Cultivated’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Eruca sativa
- Fast-growing leafy green that thrives in cool weather.
- Known for its peppery flavor, perfect for salads and garnishes.
- Harvest young leaves for the best taste and tenderness.
- Can be grown in containers or directly in garden beds.
- Attracts beneficial insects, enhancing garden biodiversity.
- Can be succession sown for a continuous harvest.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual herb; typically reaches 20-30 cm in height.
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: Spring to early summer; ideal soil temperature 10-20°C.
- Subtropical: Autumn to early winter; prefers cooler temperatures.
- Tropical: Avoid hot months; best in cooler seasons.
- Cool: Early spring; frost tolerant but best before heavy frosts.
- Arid: Early spring; avoid extreme heat.
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep; lightly cover with soil.
- Position: Full sun to partial shade; protects from intense heat.
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or in pots.
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil; pH 6 – 7; add compost to enrich.
- Rows: 30 – 45 cm apart for optimal growth.
- Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants.
Details:
- Water soil after sowing; keep moist until germination.
Harvest:
35 – 45 days for baby leaves; 50 – 60 days for mature leaves.
