Arugula Rocket (Roquette)

Arugula Rocket (Roquette) Seeds: Tangy, Fast-Growing Flavor for Your Garden

Arugula Rocket (Roquette), is a flavorful herb prized for its distinctive tangy and peppery taste. Its remarkably fast-growing nature makes it a rewarding addition to any garden, providing a zesty kick to your salads, sandwiches, and wraps. The tender, dark green leaves are delicious, packed with nutrients, and incredibly easy to grow, whether you choose garden beds, raised beds, or containers. Enjoy the option of harvesting young, delicate baby leaves or allowing the plants to mature for a more intense flavor.

• Tangy and Peppery Flavor:
  • Adds a zesty and peppery punch to your culinary creations.
  • A distinctive taste that enhances salads, sandwiches, and more.
• Fast-Growing Nature:
  • Quickly establishes and produces flavorful leaves for early harvests.
  • A satisfyingly rapid growth cycle for impatient gardeners.
• Nutrient-Rich Leaves:
  • Tender, dark green leaves are packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
  • A healthy and flavorful addition to your diet.
• Versatile Growing Options:
  • Thrives in garden beds, raised beds, and even containers on patios or balconies.
  • Adaptable to various gardening setups.
• Harvest as Baby or Mature Leaves:
  • Pick young, tender baby leaves for a milder flavor and delicate texture.
  • Allow plants to mature for larger leaves with a more pronounced peppery taste.
• Sow Outdoors in October :
  • The optimal outdoor sowing time in your region is October.
  • Take advantage of the cooler season for successful arugula growth.
• Growing Information:
  • Common Names: Rocket.
  • Flavor: Tangy, peppery.
  • Growth Rate: Fast.
  • Leaf Color: Dark green.
  • Sowing Time (Outdoors,): October.
  • Sowing Depth: 0.5cm (¼ inch).
  • Soil: Finely prepared, fertile, moisture-retentive soil that has already been watered.
  • Row Spacing: 25cm (10 inches).
  • Germination: 7-14 days.
  • Thinning (Mature Leaves): Thin out to 10cm (4 inches) apart. Use thinnings in salads.
  • Thinning (Baby Leaves): No thinning is necessary.
  • Watering: Water well and keep the soil consistently moist to prevent bolting (running to seed).
  • Harvesting: Take a few leaves from each plant for multiple cuts (up to four), or pick whole, mature plants. Regular sowings every 2-3 weeks ensure a continuous supply.
• Growing Tips:
  • Ensure the soil is finely prepared and fertile for optimal growth.
  • Consistent moisture is key to preventing the plants from bolting prematurely.
  • Early sowings in cooler weather may benefit from cloche protection to warm the soil.
  • Make regular sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.
• Harvesting and Culinary Use:
  • Harvest Arugula Rocket (Roquette) baby leaves when they are small and tender for a milder flavor.
  • For a stronger, more peppery taste, allow leaves to mature.
  • Take a few leaves from each plant for multiple harvests or cut entire mature plants.
  • Enjoy arugula in fresh salads, layered in sandwiches and wraps, as a peppery topping for pizzas, or even sautéed as a flavorful green.