Rocket Speedy Seeds
Botanical Name: Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Rocket Speedy is a fast-growing salad rocket variety prized for its tender green leaves, peppery flavour and quick harvest time. Compact plants produce attractive lobed leaves that are ideal for salads, sandwiches, wraps and garnishes.
Important Notice: These seeds have been treated with a fungicide (Thiram). Do not consume the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is a requirement under AQIS regulations for certain seed varieties. This treatment does not affect the growth of your crops or pose a risk to beneficial insects like bees. We make every effort to source untreated seed stock whenever possible; however, availability in Australia is extremely limited.
Key Attributes
Fast GrowingQuick to establish and ready to harvest in just a few weeks. |
Peppery FlavourTender green leaves with a fresh, classic rocket taste. |
Baby Leaf FavouriteExcellent for salads, garnishes and gourmet leaf mixes. |
Cut-and-Come-AgainHarvest leaves regularly for repeated fresh pickings. |
Container FriendlySuitable for pots, window boxes, raised beds and garden beds. |
Reliable Cool-Season PerformerProduces best in mild Australian growing conditions. |
Product Description
Rocket Speedy is a popular fast-growing salad rocket variety known for its tender leaves, distinctive peppery flavour and reliable garden performance. It is an excellent choice for home gardeners, salad growers and market gardeners seeking a quick leafy green crop.
The plants produce attractive green, deeply lobed leaves that can be harvested young for mild baby leaf salads or allowed to mature for a stronger, spicier flavour. Regular picking encourages fresh new growth and helps extend the harvest period.
Rocket Speedy grows well in garden beds, raised beds, pots and containers, making it ideal for small spaces and continuous salad production. It performs best in cool to mild conditions and is well suited to succession sowing throughout the cooler months.
Why Grow Rocket Speedy?
- Fast-growing salad rocket with quick harvest potential.
- Tender green leaves with fresh, peppery flavour.
- Excellent for baby leaf salads, sandwiches, wraps and garnishes.
- Suitable for cut-and-come-again harvesting.
- Ideal for pots, containers, raised beds and small gardens.
- Reliable cool-season leafy green for Australian gardens.
Plant Details
| Plant Type | Cool-season annual leafy vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing leafy rosette |
| Plant Height | 15–30 cm |
| Leaf Type | Tender green, lobed salad leaves |
| Days to Harvest | 25–40 days |
Sowing Information
| Sowing Method | Direct sow or raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth | 3–5 mm |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Soil Temperature | 10–22°C |
| Plant Spacing | 10–15 cm |
| Row Spacing | 20–30 cm |
| Position | Full Sun to Part Shade |
When to Sow Rocket Speedy in Australia
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Growing Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cool | September – May | Best grown in mild conditions; protect young plants from heavy frost. |
| Temperate | March – November | Succession sow every few weeks for continuous harvests. |
| Subtropical | March – September | Grow during cooler months to reduce bolting. |
| Tropical | April – August | Best grown in the dry season with afternoon shade. |
| Arid | March – September | Provide regular moisture and protection from extreme heat. |
How to Grow Rocket Speedy
Direct sow seeds into finely prepared, well-drained soil, or raise seedlings for transplanting. Rocket grows quickly and performs best in cool to mild conditions with regular moisture.
Sow thinly in rows or broadcast over a prepared bed for baby leaf production. Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth. In warmer areas, provide part shade to help reduce heat stress and delay bolting.
For continuous harvests, sow small amounts every 2–3 weeks during the growing season. Avoid letting plants dry out, as moisture stress can increase bitterness and encourage premature flowering.
Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage fresh new growth and maintain tender eating quality.
Harvest
Harvest baby leaves when they reach around 8–12 cm long. Pick individual outer leaves or cut plants above the growing point for cut-and-come-again production. Younger leaves have a milder flavour, while mature leaves develop a stronger peppery taste.
Perfect For
- Home vegetable gardens
- Raised beds and container gardens
- Baby leaf salad production
- Fresh salads, sandwiches and wraps
- Garnishes and gourmet salad mixes
- Cool-season succession planting
- Market gardens and small-scale growers
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Rocket Speedy grow?
Rocket Speedy is a fast-growing variety and can usually be harvested as baby leaf in around 25–40 days, depending on conditions.
What does Rocket Speedy taste like?
Rocket Speedy has a fresh, peppery flavour. Young leaves are milder, while older leaves develop a stronger spicy taste.
Can Rocket Speedy be grown in pots?
Yes. Rocket Speedy grows very well in pots, containers and window boxes, provided it receives regular moisture and good light.
Does rocket grow best in sun or shade?
Rocket grows well in full sun during cool weather. In warmer conditions, part shade helps reduce stress and delay bolting.
Can Rocket Speedy be harvested more than once?
Yes. Harvest outer leaves regularly or cut above the growing point for cut-and-come-again production.
Please note: The Australian Department of Agriculture requires imported rocket seeds (Eruca sativa) to be treated with a fungicide, such as Thiram. See BICON (Australian Department of Agriculture website) for details. Seedmart Australia aims to supply untreated, Australian Grown rocket seeds, when available in bulk, at competitive prices.
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