Eruca sativa — a fast‑growing leafy herb with a bright, peppery bite. Ideal for salads, pizzas, sandwiches and as a fresh garnish. Prefers full sun and light, well‑draining soil, and is ready for quick harvests. Grows well alongside lettuce and other herbs, producing tender, peppery leaves perfect for everyday salads. Known as rocket, it has been enjoyed since Roman times and remains a staple of Mediterranean cuisine.
Key Uses: Salads, pizzas, sandwiches and garnishes.
Growing conditions: Full sun, light soil, quick harvest.
Companion notes: Grows well with lettuce and herbs.
Eruca sativa — a fast‑growing leafy herb with a bright, peppery bite. Ideal for salads, pizzas, sandwiches and as a fresh garnish. Prefers full sun and light, well‑draining soil, and is ready for quick harvests. Grows well alongside lettuce and other herbs, producing tender, peppery leaves perfect for everyday salads. Known as rocket, it has been enjoyed since Roman times and remains a staple of Mediterranean cuisine.
Key Uses: Salads, pizzas, sandwiches and garnishes.
Growing conditions: Full sun, light soil, quick harvest.
Companion notes: Grows well with lettuce and herbs.