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bimmy's Rocket

Plant: Rocket (Eruca sativa) | 0 | Happy

Care instructions for Rocket

General Information for Rocket

The details below are the general care instructions for Rocket Eruca sativa plants - so feel free to update the details below so that everyone can benefit!

How to grow and keep Rocket happy

Rocket grows best in cool, moist conditions. Fall and spring are perfect. It needs a lot of water. If you are careful, you can clip leaves from the outside of the plant and allow it to keep growing – just make sure to not disturb the roots. In hot weather, it may bolt, but don’t worry, the flowers taste great!
Harvest when leaves are 3 to 4 inches long either by pulling the entire plants or by breaking off individual leaves. If you cut a plant off at soil line, rather than pulling it, it will resprout.

How to sow and germinate Rocket

How to transplant Rocket

How to harvest Rocket

Cut Leaves off at soil level when 2" – 4" long. Leaves will regrow. Leaves are sweeter when young.

Companion plants for Rocket

These plants will grow well with Rocket:

Repellent plants for Rocket

These plants will not grow well with Rocket so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Rocket pests

These pests are known to attack Rocket plants:

Common Rocket diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Rocket plants:

How long does Rocket take to grow?

These estimates for how long Rocket takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!