Green Rocket Salad seeds are ideal for home gardeners seeking fast-growing, nutritious leafy greens. This easy-to-plant variety produces upright, tender leaves with a distinctive peppery flavor. Rocket salad is known for rapid growth, adaptability to garden beds, raised beds, and containers, and its ability to thrive in both spring and fall plantings. These non-GMO seeds provide reliable germination and consistent leaf production.
Features
- Fast-growing, nutrient-rich leafy greens
- Easy-to-plant and maintain
- Non-GMO seeds with strong germination
- Produces tender, peppery leaves ideal for salads
- Adaptable to garden beds, raised beds, and containers
- Suitable for spring and fall planting
Specifications
- Common Name: Rocket Salad Seeds (Arugula Seeds)
- Plant Type: Cool-season annual leafy green
- Growth Habit: Upright / rosette
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- Organic: Not specified (conventional non-GMO)
- Season: Spring and fall planting
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Maturity: 30–50 days
- Spacing: 6–12 inches between plants
- Temperature: Ideal soil temperature 50–70°F
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. Can also be started indoors 3–4 weeks prior to transplanting.
- How to Plant: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, fertile soil. Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart for optimal growth.
- Sunlight: Provide at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.
- Maintenance: Keep soil consistently moist and mulch to retain moisture. Regular harvesting encourages new leaf growth.
- Harvesting: Pick outer leaves when young and tender for salads or allow leaves to mature for cooking.