Umuthi Rocket Growing Seeds
Umuthi Rocket Growing Seeds
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Umuthi Rocket Growing Seeds grow punchy, peppery greens with a fresh, nutty bite. Also known as arugula, Eruca sativa is a quick cool-weather crop that suits full sun to partial shade and rich, well-draining soil. The leaves are excellent in salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, pastas, pestos, dressings, and green sauces. Rocket is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting, giving regular pickings from a small garden bed, raised planter, or container.
♡ Why we love it: Rocket is fast, flavourful, and incredibly useful in everyday meals. A small patch can keep the kitchen supplied with peppery leaves for salads, pizzas, pastas, and quick garnishes.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Eruca sativa
- Also Known As: Arugula
- Seed Type: Growing seed for cultivation
- Crop Type: Cool-season leafy herb
- Flavour Profile: Peppery, nutty, fresh
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Preference: Rich, well-draining soil
- Germination: Approximately 5-7 days in suitable temperatures
- Harvest: 30-40 days
- Country Of Origin: Varies by batch
- Suitable For: Beds, containers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, pastas, pestos, dressings, green sauces, and cut-and-come-again harvesting
What it's used for
- Growing fresh rocket leaves at home
- Adding peppery leaves to salads, sandwiches, and wraps
- Scattering over pizzas and pastas after cooking
- Blending into pestos, dressings, and green sauces
- Cut-and-come-again harvesting for steady kitchen supply
- Growing in beds, containers, and raised planters
Who it's for
- Home herb and salad gardeners
- Customers who enjoy peppery greens
- Container and small-space growers
- Cooks who use rocket in salads, pizzas, pastas, and sauces
- Sprouting for immediate food use where dedicated sprouting seed is preferred
- Customers wanting ready-to-eat rocket leaves
- Those wanting a mild, neutral leafy green
- Dry growing setups without regular moisture
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How to use
- Sow in cool weather.
- Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep.
- Space plants 15-20 cm apart.
- Grow in full sun to partial shade with rich, well-draining soil.
- Water regularly and maintain consistent moisture.
- Harvest after 30-40 days.
- Pick outer leaves when they reach around 10-15 cm.
- Processing Tip: Succession sow every 2-3 weeks for a more continuous supply.
Safety instructions
- Seed for cultivation, not for consumption
- Wash produce before eating
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight
- Reseal after opening
Faqs
Q: Is rocket the same as arugula?
A: Yes. Rocket is also commonly known as arugula.
Q: Can Rocket be harvested more than once?
A: Yes. Pick outer leaves regularly for cut-and-come-again harvests.
