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