Rocket Salad Cultivated Vegetable Seeds (Eruca sativa), A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Flavorful Greens Planting and Gardening

Add fresh, peppery flavor to your garden and kitchen with Rocket Salad (Eruca sativa) seeds. This fast-growing leafy green produces tender, aromatic leaves ideal for salads, sandwiches, and culinary dishes. Perfect for gardeners seeking continuous harvests of flavorful, nutritious greens.

Features:

1. Variety: Eruca sativa (Rocket Salad)
2. Growth habit: Compact, leafy, and fast-growing
3. Leaf characteristics: Tender, aromatic, and peppery flavor
4. Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, containers, and salad boxes

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring through early fall
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–11
4. Planting Depth: 0.25 inch (6 mm)
5. Spacing: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) between plants, 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between rows
6. Germination Time: 5–10 days
7. Days to Harvest: 25–40 days after sowing
8. Plant Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
9. Temperature: Prefers cool to moderate temperatures
10. Watering: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist
11. Maintenance: Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding; successive sowing ensures continuous harvest

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly in garden beds, raised beds, or containers.
2. Keep soil moist for rapid germination.
3. Thin seedlings to proper spacing to ensure healthy growth.
4. Harvest leaves when young and tender for the best flavor.
5. Succession planting every 2–3 weeks provides a continuous supply of greens.