Wild Rocket Napoli (4800) (1.5g) Vegetable Seeds

Packet Content (approx.): 4800 (1.5g)

Our latest selection of wild rocket. Napoli has been selected to be more upright thus facilitating harvesting. The more upright nature allows for improved airflow in crops and seed densities need not be as dense as in some traditional varieties. Oriental brassicas are excellent from late summer onwards right through the winter if grown under protection. Plants are vigorous, uniform and dark green.

Sowing:
Sow small amounts every 3 weeks from August to October for a winter/spring crop. You can then sow successionally from late January on. Sow in module trays, about 5 seeds per module and plant out about a month later.

A single six-module tray (30 plants overall) should be more than enough for each sowing.

Allow 25cm between rows and plants (with 5 plants at each station). You can also sow direct by making shallow drills (about 1cm deep) – allow 25cm between drills.

Sprinkle seed in the drill and cover with a small amount of soil or potting compost and planted out 4 weeks after sowing.

Growing: Rocket grows quickly. Weed well by hoeing between rows. In the event of a dry summer (or if growing in a greenhouse or polytunnel), water well. 

Harvest: Either cut individual leaves as required, or cut the entire plant at about 5cm and allow it to grow back.

Suitable for the vegetable garden, allotments and containers.

Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.