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Rocket Salad Seeds for Planting (Eruca sativa) – Peppery Leafy Greens

Rocket Salad Seeds for Planting (Eruca sativa) – Peppery Leafy Greens

$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in loose, well-drained soil.

Plant shallowly and water gently.

Thin seedlings to allow proper leaf development.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade with consistent moisture.

Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Avoid extreme heat to prevent early bolting.

Tips

Harvest leaves young for mild flavor

Sow in intervals for continuous harvest

Keep soil moist but not soggy

Provide partial shade in hot climates

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Soft green leaves

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Peppery

suitable-for

Suitable for

Both

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Rocket Salad Seeds for Planting (Eruca sativa) – Peppery Leafy Greens
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Vegetable

Rocket Salad is a nutritious leafy green widely used in salads and gourmet dishes. Known for its quick growth and bold flavor, it is easy to cultivate in small spaces. These seeds are ideal for home gardeners looking for fresh greens year-round.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Winter–Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leafy

plant-height

Plant Height

8–12 inches

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

6–8 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.25 inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000109900

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is rocket also called arugula?

Rocket and arugula are common names for the same leafy vegetable species.

Can rocket be harvested more than once?

Yes. Outer leaves can be picked while the center continues producing fresh growth.

Does warm weather affect leaf flavor?

Leaves may become stronger in flavor as temperatures increase.

Is rocket suitable for container gardening?

Yes. It grows well in shallow containers with fertile soil.

Can rocket be succession sown?

Yes. Regular sowing provides a continuous harvest over the season.

Does rocket produce edible flowers?

The flowers are commonly used as edible garnishes in culinary applications.