Rocket Seeds produce tender, peppery greens that are perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. This cool-season vegetable grows quickly, adapts well to home gardens, raised beds, or containers, and offers continuous harvesting. Rocket is easy to grow and provides nutrient-rich leaves throughout the growing season.
Features:
- Premium non-GMO Rocket seeds
- Fast-growing, flavorful leafy vegetable
- Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, or containers
- High yield with continuous harvesting potential
- Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishing
Specifications
- Common Name: Rocket / Arugula
- Scientific Name: Eruca sativa
- Plant Type: Cool-season annual leafy vegetable
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Not specified
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Upright, leafy rosette
- Season: Spring and fall
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate and consistent
- Days to Maturity: 25–40 days
- Special Characteristics: Peppery flavor, tender leaves, high yield, fast-growing
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Sow seeds outdoors in early spring or late summer for cool-season growth
- Can also be started indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in loose, fertile soil
- Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart to allow proper growth
- Sunlight:
- Full sun to partial shade ensures optimal leaf development
- Watering:
- Maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging
- Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture
- Maintenance:
- Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth
- Remove yellowing or damaged leaves to maintain plant health
- Harvesting:
- Pick young, tender leaves for best flavor
- Continuous harvesting prolongs production