Diplotaxis tenuifolia

Family

Brassicaceae

Origin

Europe & Asia

Description

Wild Rocket is a short lived perennial leafy vegetable with thin, lance shaped, bright to dark green leaves, which are deeply lobed. The foliage is aromatic when crushed.

Young leaves may be 6-8 cm long, while the mature leaves reach 16-20 cm long. The leaves form a dense rosette at the base of branching stems, which may reach 50-80 cm high. The thin stems are almost succulent and are both leafless and hairless. 

Plant

Wild Rocket has a long tap root and bright yellow flowers, with four petals, appear from spring to summer. It may spread by both seed or by the branching tap root. Wild Rocket is a relative of radish and watercress, with similarities in appearance and taste.

Maturity

Harvest starts from 50 days

Environment

Wild Rocket will grow in full sun to part shade and prefers a good water supply, although it will tolerate dry conditions.

The best flavour and texture is obtained from providing rich, well-drained soil and a great deal of water.

Planting & Growing Instructions

Sow the seeds on the surface of the soil. Regularly apply nutrients and plant protection.

Height after growth

40 -75 cm

Planting Season

Year round 

Note

Used as seeds only and not for consumption.Seeds to be sown before expiry date