A superb salad vegetable and a superior strain to the traditional type with leaves of a delicious rich spicy flavour. Sow at any time from February to September for an almost year round supply. Rocket is very simple to grow and has practically no pests or diseases. If you haven't a garden, you can grow it in a pot on a window sill or include in a mustard and cress mix. WHEN TO SOW April to August WHERE TO SOW For baby leaves sow thinly from April to September, 0.5cm (1/4in) deep in rows 25-30cm (10-12in) apart. Sow seed in succession every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh baby leaves. WHAT TO DO NEXT Keep soil moist and cut leaves from each plant leaving some leaves on each so they re-grow. You will often get 3-4 cuttings per plant. MATURITY May to October HANDY TIP Early sowings can be made in containers in a cold glasshouse. For micro salads sow every 7 days all year round in trays under glass or on a windowsill and HARVEST as seedlings to use as a garnish. NUTRITIONAL VALUES Rich in antioxidants.
