Mr. Fothergill’s Rocket – Classic Peppery Salad Leaves Grow fresh, flavourful rocket (arugula) leaves at home with Mr. Fothergill’s Rocket — a versatile and easy‑to‑grow leafy vegetable that adds a tangy, peppery kick to salads, sandwiches, wraps and more. Rocket is a popular garden staple for growers of all experience levels and thrives in garden beds, borders or containers. 🌿 Key Features Bold, Peppery Flavour: Rocket leaves offer a distinctive, slightly spicy taste that livens up mixed salads and fresh dishes. Fast Growing & Productive: Quick to germinate and easy to grow, it produces abundant leafy greens throughout the season (especially with regular sowings). Nutritious Greens: A good source of vitamin C and nutrients, this leafy vegetable enriches healthy meals. Versatile Leaf: Ideal as baby leaves for light salads or allowed to mature for stronger flavour. Great for Containers & Veg Patches: Performs well in pots, raised beds or traditional garden soil. 🌱 Sow & Grow Tips Sowing: Sow seeds thinly outdoors in fertile, well‑drained soil, about 0.5 cm deep. When: Best sown March–August, with regular succession sowings to keep fresh leaves coming all season. Harvest: Pick tender leaves when they reach ~10 cm (4″) for salads, or let them grow on for bolder flavour. Perfect for salad lovers and kitchen gardeners alike — enjoy fresh, zesty rocket straight from your garden to your plate! 🥗
