table{width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-size:14px;line-height:1.1;background-color:#ffffff}table td,table th{padding:5px 10px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word}table td:first-child,table th:first-child{width:18%;background-color:#f9fafb;font-weight:600;color:#111827}table td:nth-child(2),table th:nth-child(2){width:51%;white-space:normal}table tr:hover td:not(:first-child){background-color:#f5f9ff}@media(max-width:768px){table{display:block;width:100%;overflow-x:auto}table th,table td{min-width:120px}table td:first-child{min-width:100px}} @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lora:wght@400;600&family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500&display=swap');h4,h5{font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif}p,td,li,div,span{font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif} Fierce, peppery, ready in under two weeks — rocket microgreens bring Mediterranean fire to your plate. Easy to grow on coco coir or soil with no soaking required; just even sowing and consistent moisture Germinates in 2–3 days and ready to harvest in as little as 8–12 days from sowing Rich in vitamin K for bone health, vitamin C for immune defence, and dietary nitrates that support healthy blood pressure Bold, peppery-nutty flavour with tender cotyledons — ideal on pizza, pasta, grain bowls, bruschetta, or any dish that needs a fresh, spicy lift FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE General Specification Common Name Rocket (Arugula) microgreens Botanical Name Eruca sativa Seed Type Conventional, untreated, non-GMO Stem/Leaf Color Purple-tinged stems; dark-green cotyledons Flavor & Texture Peppery, nutty; tender leaves Seed Count per 10g ≈4,000–5,000 seeds (≈400–500/g) Cultivation Data Difficulty Easy to moderate (mucilaginous seed) Preferred Medium Coco coir or soil; thin, even sowing Seeding Density (1020 tray) 10 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) Seeding Density (10x10 cm) 0.80 g per 10×10 cm Expected Yield ≈140–285 g per 1020 tray (14×–28× seed weight; upper range at optimal conditions) Soaking No (mucilaginous seed — sow dry) Blackout Days 2–3 days Watering, pH & Temp Even moisture via bottom watering; pH 6.0–6.5; 18–22 °C Sprouting Time 2–3 days Harvest Time 8–14 days (best at 8–12 days, at cotyledon stage) Health & Nutrition Vitamins A, C, K, folate (B9) Minerals Calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron Notable Compounds Glucoerucin (glucosinolate precursor to erucin isothiocyanate), natural nitrates, carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene), flavonoids Health Benefits Supports healthy blood pressure and heart function (dietary nitrates promote vasodilation); bone health (vitamin K supports calcium regulation); immune defence (vitamin C and carotenoids); glucosinolate-derived isothiocyanates associated with cellular system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 20px">Rocket microgreens are one of the most flavour-forward greens you can grow indoors — tiny, vivid shoots that pack the full peppery punch of mature arugula into a delicate, tender leaf. The deep-green cotyledons sit atop slender purple-tinged stems and release a warm, mustard-peppery aroma the moment you cut them, making harvest feel genuinely satisfying. In the kitchen, a small handful transforms a simple pasta al pomodoro, a flatbread, or a soft cheese plate into something restaurant-worthy. Because rocket grows quickly, requires no soaking, and rewards even beginner growers with a dense, fragrant tray, there has never been a better moment to sow your first batch. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Fill your tray with pre-moistened coco coir or a fine potting mix to about 2–3 cm depth, level and gently firm the surface — a flat, even bed gives every seed an equal start and prevents patchy germination. 2 Weigh out 10 g of seed per 1020 tray (≈0.80 g per 10×10 cm section) and scatter it as evenly as possible across the surface. Rocket seeds are mucilaginous — they cling when wet, so sow them dry before misting for the most even spread. 3 Mist the seeds lightly, then cover the tray with a blackout dome or an inverted tray. Place it in a warm spot (18–22 °C). Within 24–48 hours you'll notice the seeds swelling and a faint, fresh green scent beginning to rise — germination is under way. 4 Keep the tray in blackout for 2–3 days, bottom-watering once if the medium starts to dry out. Lift the cover on day 2 and you should see pale, reaching shoots — a sure sign it is time to let them stretch toward the light. 5 Move the tray to your grow light or a bright windowsill. Rocket greens will green up and stand upright within a few hours of light exposure — it is genuinely exciting to watch. Continue bottom-watering once daily, keeping pH around 6.0–6.5 and the room between 18–22 °C. 6 Watch the cotyledons fully open and deepen to a rich, dark green over days 5–9. Taste a leaf around day 8 — if the pepper hits the back of your throat with a nutty finish, you are right on track. Harvest when leaves are fully open, ideally before the first true leaves appear (days 8–12 for peak flavour and tenderness). 7 Harvest by cutting just above the growing medium with clean scissors or a sharp knife. Avoid watering for 12 hours before harvest so the greens are dry, and package immediately. Stored dry in a sealed container in the fridge, your rocket microgreens will stay crisp and flavourful for 5–7 days.
