Wild Rocket
Botanical Information
| Botanical Information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Diplotaxis |
| Common Name | Wild rocket, perennial rocket |
| Species | D. tenuifolia |
Maturity days
- 50 days
Planting Months
| Planting months | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| * | * | * | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | * | * |
* During hot months (November, December, January, Februrary, March) this plant will grow best under part shade. The hot summer sun will tend to wilt the plant, resulting in poorer yields.
Permaculture uses
| Permaculture uses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Usage 1 | Usage 2 | Usage 3 |
| bee food | salad | |
Growing condition comments
| Growing Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Humidity tolerant | Yes |
| Planting area | Garden |
| Sunlight | Part sun summer, full sun winter |
Photos
| Photos | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 |
* Photo 1: Growing in a planter box in January. Received direct sunlight from 10am to 2:30pm
Short comments
Mild tasting rocket that lasts longer than the larger varieties. If allowed to seed, the rocket will last all year and germinate easily. Nice in salads and with meals, attracts bees and other insects.
Keep watered, does not like to dry out.
General comments
Ecology
Uses
Salads, side garnish
Food
Edible flowers
Planting Depth
Shallow
Inoculant
N/A
