Perennial wild rocket with fine leaves and a very peppery flavor.
Present in salads, pizzas, pesto, pasta, risotto. The leaves can also be cooked like spinach or chard.
Sow indoors all year long or outdoors when the temperature reaches 15ºC.
Sow every 4-5 weeks to harvest all year.
Not available
Receive an Email when available.
I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
Sow indoors | ||||||||||||
Transplant | ||||||||||||
Harvest |
Botanical name | Diplotaxis tenuifolia |
---|---|
Average germination (%) | 85 |
Flower colour | Yellow |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Germination (in days) | 8-10 |
Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC), No drought resistant |
Life cycle | Biennial, Perennial |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edible, Medicinal |
Seeds per gram | 4000 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Watering | Frequent |