Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eruca sativa Salad Rocket,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Rosette, Upright
Description:
Popular annual herb commonly known as Rocket. Green, flat, serrated edible foliage grows in a rosette. Suitable for most gardens or plant in a container. Spicy, peppery flavour. Great for adding to salads and sandwiches.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Brassicaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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