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Wild Rocket (Perennial)
€2.95
Wild rocket has finely serrated leaves with a strong peppery flavour. It is a hardy perennial which can provide you with delicious fresh leaves for much of the year. It self-seeds vigorously. Each packet contains approximately 1000 seeds. More details below.
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Growing schedule: Sow indoors from January or direct outside from April to July. For a late crop, sow indoors in August. Sow indoors in September for an early crop the following year.
Sowing depth: 0.5 - 1cm
Planting distance: 15 x 25cm
Germination: The ideal germination temperature is 20-25°C but seeds will still germinate down to much lower temperatures.
Growing conditions: Rocket prefers fertile, moist, well-draining soil. It is a cool-weather plant and tends to bolt in hot weather so keep well-watered in the summer months. Early and late sowings can be preferable.
Harvest: Wild rocket is slower growing than annual varieties such as 'Ruca' but it can be harvested over a longer period. Pick leaves as required.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 1000 seeds, enough to cover 10m².
| Special Features | Easy Gardening, Balcony & Pot Growing, Winter Harvest |
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| Life Cycle | Annual, Biennial |
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