Annual Wall Rocket 'Sylvetta Extra'

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How to grow Annual Wall Rocket 'Sylvetta Extra'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Will regrow when cut, making it a good choice for baby leaf production.

A partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sylvetta Extra is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips.

Growing Sylvetta Extra from seed

To sow, scatter seeds about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Germination can be uneven, so start with more seeds than you think you need.

Ensure a distance of 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.39 inches (1.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sylvetta Extra about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sylvetta Extra

Thin as the plants grow, gradually increasing spacing to 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm).

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sylvetta Extra is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Sylvetta Extra