Eruca sativa
An easy to grow annual which prefers rich, moist soil. Rocket has a mild, peppery flavour which adds a pungent, spicy taste to salads.
The younger the leaves are picked, the milder the flavour.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Spacing: 20cm apart
Harvest: 3 weeks
Planting Guide: Cultivate area to a depth of 15cm. Mmix in fertiliser at recommended rates. If planting into a container or pot, use a good quality commercial potting mix.