Salad rocket (Eruca vesicaria)

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade

Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassedible leaves and seeds

Nectarattracts pollinators

Onion

Onions are said to deter some pests of rocket.

Cabbage

Can be grown near other brassicas, but monitor for shared pests.

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emergenceSeeds germinate rapidly in cool soil temperatures.

floweringFlowers appear as days lengthen, especially in warmer conditions.

fruitingSeed pods develop shortly after flowering.

harvestLeaves can be harvested continuously from a young stage until bolting.

senescencePlants decline and die back as days shorten and temperatures drop, or after prolonged heat and bolting.

Drainagewell-drained

Nitrogen fixingNo

MycorrhizalNo

Accumulatessulfur, potassium

Soil textureloam, sandy_loam

Organic matterMedium

Compaction toleranceLow

Methodsseed

Difficulty1 / 5

Establishes in~0 yr

Self-seedingModerate

Attractsbees, hoverflies

Can host pestsflea_beetles, cabbage_worms

Can host diseasesdowny_mildew, white_rust