Arugula- Rucola Selvatica Wild Rocket (DBO 115-5)

Arugula- Rucola Selvatica Wild Rocket (DBO 115-5)

$3.75

A  stronger and more intense spicy, peppery flavour than cultivated rocket. Wild rocket is a very robust plant with deeply lobed leaves with sometimes a burgundy tinge. Harvest at any stage but best when small. Usually wild rocket can be more slow- growing than the cultivated variety. If you leave some plants in the ground the seed will be scattered and should come back year after year.Good to use in pasta dishes as well as salads.

Compared to regular arugula, it is slower growing (50 days), more deeply lobed leaves and has a more pungent taste. Scatter seeds about 1 inch apart. Harvest at any stage but best when baby: 3-4 inches. Make frequent plantings for a continuous harvest. 3 gram packet.