Characteristics

USDA Hardiness zone ^Help 6-9
Life cycle Annual
Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water requirement Dry, Moist
Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Height 0.6
Edible parts Flowers, Leaves
Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant
Growth Fast
Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae
Edible uses Oil
Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Eruca vesicaria sativa
Propagation - Direct sowing In spring
Germination temperature 25°c
Germination time 1-3 days
Propagation - Transplanting Start indoors in pots at a depth

Rocket

Eruca vesicaria sativa

USDA Hardiness zone

6-9

Life cycle

Annual

Light requirement

Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Water requirement

Dry, Moist

Description

Easily and fast-growing green with strong flavor. It is great for salads or as topping of your pizza. It likes to grow along tracks, on waste grounds or stony places.

Leaves can be harvested after 3-6 weeks.

Seeds ripen from July to September and can be saved.