Rocket!

[Moopmoop]

Posted 1st class today Python15

[Jonnyt]

The problem with Mizuna and Mesclun is that they are Brassica's and the Butterflys and their caterpillars absolutely adore them

[Knight of Albion]

Hugely underrated! The taste is an acquired one, but quite addictive once you get into it.

It grows readily, anyone can do rocket! The only tip I would give is not to sow it all at once. Stagger sowings so you get an ongoing supply of fresh rocket, and pick young.

[Two_Sheds]

I've never successfully grown it on the lotty, too many pests, but right now I'm harvesting enough for a sandwich every day, from the greenhouse. Mustard leaves and nasturtium too. Just pick off individual leaves

[kris1960]

Didn't get a single leaf outside in allotment - awful flea beetle last year- but fantastic all winter in greenhouse. I also grew mixed. Flea beetles have already started where I am so will keep some going in greenhouse but I think that I have heard keeping beds moist deters them so might try a few outside.

[Jungle Jane]

I sowed radish seed about 1ft away from my rocket in the ground (in pots they were struggling) the radish being a trap crop,the flea beetles love it,what I should've done,was to wave a sticky trap over the plants,or treacle on some card but I didn't do anything,just left them with the radish,I've probably got a garden full of them now. But the rocket was barely touched

[jacob]

My end point with rocket is that wild rocket simply maintains itself, so I now have a permanent rocket patch. Only slightly nibbled by flea beetle.

Mizuna hasn't done me so well. Rather flavourless and bolts very quickly.

[skeggijon]

If you sow it very thinly it doesn't bolt quite as quickly - it doesn't like being crowded apparently.

[kris1960]

I sowed radish seed about 1ft away from my rocket in the ground (in pots they were struggling) the radish being a trap crop,the flea beetles love it,what I should've done,was to wave a sticky trap over the plants,or treacle on some card but I didn't do anything,just left them with the radish,I've probably got a garden full of them now. But the rocket was barely touched

Great idea and also the fleagles don't eat the radish itself-win,win!

[Penellype]

If you sow it very thinly it doesn't bolt quite as quickly - it doesn't like being crowded apparently.

I sow mizuna indoors, prick out into individual pots or modules and plant out when a couple of inches tall. It bolts quite quickly if sown in spring, but lasted all winter long when sown in August and only started bolting in April. I pulled the plants out yesterday.

[dublinveg]

I've never grown rocket before but I'm interested in doing so (I like the taste). Is there any particular problems associated with it? What would be a good/reliable variety? I'm thinking about growning it in troughs or big pots, is this a good idea? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Found this homebase product excellent. I know it's cheating having the seed on a tape but lovely straight lines, no thinning out - perfect for beginner! Enjoy !

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebas...ed-tape-177380