Rocket Salad Plant | AcquaGarden

Type: Plugs

Size: 4 x Plugs

£8.95
Edible
Leafy Green

Elevate your garden with our vibrant Rocket Plant, perfect for adding a bold and peppery flavor to your meals. Whether you're cultivating a small balcony garden or a spacious backyard, these versatile greens thrive both in pots and garden beds, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels.

Key Features

  • Peppery and flavorful leaves
  • Ideal for small-space gardening
  • Perfect for pots and garden beds
  • Adds zest to salads and dishes
  • Quick and easy to grow

Growing Your Rocket Plant

Sow rocket seeds from spring to early summer for continuous harvests. Space seeds approximately 10cm apart and plant them in well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently moist to ensure healthy growth. Harvest the leaves regularly to encourage bushier plants and prevent bolting.

Benefits & Uses

Rich in vitamins A and C, Rocket Plant leaves not only enhance the taste of your culinary creations but also contribute to a nutritious diet. Their spicy kick is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, adding both flavor and color to your dishes.

Care Tips

  • Water regularly: Maintain evenly moist soil.
  • Provide adequate sunlight: Ensure at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.
  • Prevent bolting: Harvest leaves frequently to extend the growing season.
  • Pest management: Keep an eye out for common pests and manage them promptly.

Explore more options in our Rocket Plants collection or browse our Gourmet Greens - Vegetable Plants for a diverse range of flavorful additions to your garden.

Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own rocket, enhancing your meals with fresh-picked, nutrient-rich greens.

Details

Rocket is a fast-growing leafy green, prized for its peppery, mustard-like flavour. It is easy to grow and thrives in cooler weather, making it perfect for early spring or autumn planting. Rocket plants grow well in garden beds, raised beds, or containers and can be harvested continuously by picking outer leaves as they mature. These versatile plants are excellent for fresh salads, garnishes, and adding flavour to cooked dishes.

  • Produces peppery, tender leaves perfect for fresh salads and garnishes
  • Thrives in cooler weather and well-drained soil
  • Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
  • Fast-growing, ready to harvest in just a few weeks

What's Included

Packs: Ready-to-plant lettuce packs, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Position Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time Year round
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 30cm
Height and Spread 30cm x 30cm
Annual or Perennial Perennial

What You Need To Know About “Rocket Salad Plant | AcquaGarden”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Rocket plants are a fast-growing, easy-to-cultivate leafy green that adds a fresh, peppery flavour to salads and other dishes. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or containers, these versatile plants thrive in cooler conditions and can be harvested continuously for a regular supply of fresh leaves throughout the growing season.

  • Thrives in cool weather and well-drained soil
  • Produces peppery, mustard-like leaves
  • Perfect for growing in containers, garden beds, or raised beds
  • Easy to grow and care for

Rocket plants are a fast-growing, easy-to-cultivate leafy green that adds a fresh, peppery flavour to salads and other dishes. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or containers, these versatile plants thrive in cooler conditions and can be harvested continuously for a regular supply of fresh leaves throughout the growing season.

  • Thrives in cool weather and well-drained soil
  • Produces peppery, mustard-like leaves
  • Perfect for growing in containers, garden beds, or raised beds
  • Easy to grow and care for
Planting Time: Early Spring to Late Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony
Planting Time: Early Spring to Late Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for rocket plants?

Rocket thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is essential to prevent the leaves from becoming too bitter.

When should I plant rocket?

Plant rocket in early spring or late summer for cooler growing conditions. It grows quickly and can be succession planted every few weeks for continuous harvests.

How do I harvest rocket leaves?

Harvest outer leaves when they are young and tender, or cut the entire plant for regrowth. Regular harvesting encourages more leaf production.

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