A fast-growing and flavour-packed salad leaf, ‘Rucola’ rocket is loved for its distinctive peppery taste and tender, deeply cut leaves. Selected by River Cottage, it’s a must-have for quick, fresh harvests throughout the growing season.
Ready to pick in just a few weeks, rocket is one of the easiest crops to grow, making it perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Its bold flavour adds a fresh kick to salads, sandwiches and garnishes.
Compact and productive, it grows well in beds, raised beds and containers - ideal for small spaces and kitchen gardens.
- Organic rocket variety selected by River Cottage
- Fast-growing with a peppery, distinctive flavour
- Tender, deeply cut leaves
- Ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting
- Suitable for beds, raised beds and containers
- Perfect for salads, sandwiches and garnishes
A quick and rewarding crop that delivers fresh, homegrown flavour in weeks.
Rocket 'Rucola' Organic Seeds by River Cottage
Sowing:
Sow directly outdoors from March to September in shallow drills around 1cm deep. Sow little and often for a continuous supply.Germination:
Typically takes 5–10 days. Keep soil consistently moist.Spacing:
Thin seedlings to around 10–15cm apart, or harvest young leaves before thinning is needed.Position:
Prefers a sunny or partially shaded position.Soil:
Grow in moist, well-drained soil.Care:
Water regularly to prevent plants bolting (going to seed), especially in warm weather.Harvesting
Harvest from April onwards, picking young leaves as needed. Regular harvesting encourages fresh, tender growth.
Top tip
For the best flavour and texture, harvest leaves young and keep plants well watered to reduce bitterness.