Description

• Rocket is a herb plant but is commonly eaten as a vegetable. All parts of rocket plants are edible with a unique taste. Growing Rocket plant is very easy as it is a cool climate plant and does not require any special.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Growing season: Spring, Early Summer, and Autumn Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 -1 cm Germination temperature: 15-25°C Germination Time: 4 to 10 days Harvest: 40-50 days after planting
• Water – Rocket needs regular watering for better plant growth. Watering should be done every morning on hot days; If you don’t water the plant regularly, the plant will begin to wither and the leaves will lose their flavor.
• Soil – Use well-drained, nutrient-rich, and loamy soil for planting Rocket; however, it grows well in any type of soil.
• Sunlight – Rocket plants require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, Rucola grows very well in partial sunlight, especially on hot days in mid-summer.
• Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing Rocket Rucola (Arugula) is 18-24°C. The Arugula plant can tolerate cold temperatures while not growing well in high humidity.
• Common pests – Some pests such as aphids, slugs, cabbage loopers, and flea beetles attack Rucola plants, and diseases powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot infect the plants. To get rid of the problem it would be right to spray neem oil on the Rocket plants.