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Eruca Sativa (Rocket)

Eruca Sativa (Rocket)

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Eruca Sativa (Rocket) is a fast-growing, flavourful leafy herb ideal for edible gardens, containers, and kitchen beds. Known for its bold peppery taste, it produces lush green foliage that can be harvested continuously, making it a reliable and productive choice for home gardeners. When allowed to mature, it may also produce delicate white flowers that enhance biodiversity by attracting pollinators.

Rocket thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil with regular watering for optimal leaf production. It is best grown in small clusters with frequent harvesting to encourage fresh, tender growth. With its quick turnaround and high yield, Rocket is a must-have for any culinary herb garden or compact urban growing space.

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Mature height

20–60 cm (depending on harvest stage)

Mature width

15–30 cm

Spacing

15–25 cm apart

Evergreen/Deciduous

Annual (fast-growing leafy herb)

Foliage

Bright green foliage, white flowers

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Spring to early summer (if left unharvested)

Sun tolerance

Full sun to part shade

Maintenance

Low maintenance; regular harvesting encourages new growth

Root System

Shallow fibrous root system