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Rocket - Vilmorin Seeds

Eruca sativa Astra
Rocket

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Very good seed viability. Shoots quickly. Fairly mild flavor and not too spicy.

Amélie, 07/05/2019

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Rocket, also known as Arugula, is a very aromatic, easy-to-grow leaf vegetable. With its unique, peppery leaves, rocket is halfway between a salad green and a condiment. As well as bringing a punchy note to salad mixes, it is also a key ingredient in many Italian dishes such as lasagna and pizza. Vilmorin seeds.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
15 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period March to August
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Description

Rocket, also known as Arugula, is a very aromatic, easy-to-grow leaf vegetable. With its unique, peppery leaves, rocket is halfway between a salad green and a condiment. As well as bringing a punchy note to salad mixes, it is also a key ingredient in many Italian dishes such as lasagna and pizza. Rocket is a good source of vitamin C and iron. Wild rocket has smaller, stronger-flavoured leaves.

Rocket is fast-growing and can be harvested all year round providing it is protected from the cold. It enjoys moist, cool, free-draining soil but will generally give good results in ordinary soil.

Harvest: harvest the leaves from May to October by cutting them off at ground level. For longer harvests, stagger your sowing. Wild rocket is harvested from July to August.

Storage: Rocket will keep for a few days in the refrigerator although its flavour is strongest when the leaves are freshly picked.

Good to know: Flea beetles are partial to rocket leaves, which they will soon cover with small holes in dry, hot weather. The best way to keep flea beetles in check is by installing insect veils or fleece over your crops after sowing.

Harvest

Harvest time January to December
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Eruca

Species

sativa

Cultivar

Astra

Family

Bracicaceae

Other common names

Rocket

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Perennial

Product reference28831

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Planting and care

Sowing:

Rocket germinates at a temperature of around 12°C and takes 15 days on average.

Direct sow from March to September in rows spaced 45 cm apart or by lightly scattering the seeds over the seedbed. The seedlings should be thinned out if necessary by keeping only the strongest seedling every 25 cm.

Care:

Rocket likes open sunny locations in early summer and half-shade during the warmer summer months. Well-rotted compost can be added when necessary the previous autumn. First, loosen the soil, then incorporate the compost into the top 5 cm with a rake.

Rocket tends to bolt quite easily (some varieties are more bolt-resistant than others). To prevent this, make sure to water your plants regularly and use mulch to maintain constant soil moisture.

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Seedlings

Sowing period March to August
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 15 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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