Rocket: Esmee Organic Seed

Description

Why grow Esmee rocket?

A distinctive rocket with deeply divided leaves and a fresh, peppery flavour.

At a glance

• Packet: 1200 Organic Rocket Esmee Seeds [approx]
• Botanical name: Eruca Sativa
• Germination rate: 91%
• Seed origin: Netherlands
• Sow: April to September
• Harvest: May to October

How to grow

Sow the seeds evenly in shallow drills. Once the seedlings are established, thin to leave a spacing of 2cm between plants. The thinnings can be eaten. You can pick the leaves of young plants as soon as they are ready. Succession sow throughout the season for a constant supply. Can be started earlier or later under protection. Water well in dry spells or hot weather to prevent plants from running to seed. You can also grow Rocket in large pots and other containers. Just sprinkle some seed onto good quality compost and keep watered.