At a Glance
- Variety:Rocket
Fast growing leafy herb.
Distinctively sharp and spicy flavour.
Sow little and often for a continuous supply.
Sowing Time
Indoors: January – December
Outdoors: March – October
Sowing Indoors
Sow thinly into pots of multipurpose compost (1.3cm or 1/2in deep) and cover lightly with more compost. Put the pot in a warm place (10-15 degrees Celsuis) such as a windowsill and keep moist.
Sowing Outdoors
Sow seeds thinly in a shallow, pre-watered row. Lightly cover seeds with a little soil. Allow 30cm (12in) between rows. Seedlings do not usually require thinning. Keep soil moist. Remember small sowings made every three weeks ensure a continuous supply.
Aftercare
Water plants generously in dry weather. Sowings made in very warm weather benefit from shade protection. Sowings made in autumn benefit from cloche protection.
Harvest
Indoors: January – December
Outdoors: April – December
Pick leaves young for best flavour.
