Rocket Arugula Microgreen Seeds
Untreated, open-pollinated Rocket Arugula seed for commercial microgreen production. Rocket Arugula produces attractive green microgreens with slender stems and a distinctive peppery, slightly nutty flavour. Its relatively fast crop cycle and recognisable flavour make it a useful option for microgreen farms, market gardeners and growers supplying restaurants, retailers and fresh produce customers.
Rocket Arugula microgreens can be harvested young at the cotyledon stage or allowed to develop towards the first true leaf, with commercial harvest commonly occurring approximately 8–15 days after sowing depending on the growing system, conditions and preferred crop size. The seed can be grown in standard production trays using soil, coir or another suitable microgreen medium.
Rocket Arugula Microgreen Seed Details
| Botanical name | Eruca sativa |
|---|---|
| Other names | Rocket, Arugula, Roquette, Salad Rocket |
| Seed type | Open-pollinated |
| Seed treatment | Untreated |
| Pre-soak | Not required |
| Starting sowing rate | Approximately 9–10 g per 10 × 20 inch tray; adjust to suit your medium and production method |
| Growing medium | Soil, coir or other suitable microgreen media with good moisture control |
| Germination | Approximately 1–3 days under suitable microgreen production conditions |
| Typical harvest | Approximately 8–15 days after sowing, depending on preferred harvest stage |
| Supply | Available for growers in Singapore and other eligible international destinations, subject to shipping and import requirements |
Why Grow Rocket Arugula Microgreens?
- Relatively fast crop cycle suited to regular tray rotations and repeat harvests.
- Distinctive peppery flavour provides more character than mild brassica microgreens.
- Attractive green growth suited to restaurant garnishes and fresh produce applications.
- Useful for salads, sandwiches, plated dishes and mixed microgreen offerings.
- No pre-soaking required, simplifying preparation between sowings.
- Can be grown in soil or suitable soilless production systems.
- Untreated, open-pollinated seed.
Growing Rocket Arugula Microgreens for Commercial Harvest
Use approximately 9–10 g of seed per standard 10 × 20 inch tray as an initial trial rate. Fine-tune the rate for your tray dimensions, medium, airflow and preferred harvest stage. Aim for even coverage without dense piles of overlapping seed.
- Prepare trays. Fill with an evenly moistened growing medium or prepare your chosen soilless medium according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Sow evenly. Distribute the seed evenly across the surface. Pre-soaking is not required.
- Cover for germination. Gently mist after sowing and cover according to your production method. A relatively short covered or blackout period is generally sufficient for Rocket Arugula.
- Manage moisture. Keep the growing medium evenly moist without saturation. The small seeds and young seedlings should not be exposed to heavy watering that can disturb the crop or leave the canopy excessively wet.
- Provide light and airflow. Once established, move trays into suitable natural or artificial light and maintain good air circulation. Consistent light helps produce compact, well-coloured growth.
- Harvest cleanly. Cut above the growing medium once the crop reaches your preferred stage, commonly around 8–15 days after sowing. Earlier harvests provide a tender cotyledon crop, while allowing additional growth produces a more developed microgreen.
Flavour & Culinary Uses
Rocket Arugula microgreens have a distinctive peppery flavour with slightly nutty notes. Their flavour is recognisable as rocket even at the microgreen stage and can become more pronounced as the crop develops.
They work particularly well as a finishing garnish on savoury dishes and as a fresh addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, pasta dishes and mixed microgreen packs. Their peppery character also pairs well with cheeses, tomatoes, roasted vegetables, meats and Mediterranean-style dishes.
Supply for Singapore and International Growers
Seedmart supplies microgreen seed to commercial growers, market gardeners and produce businesses. This product is available to customers in Singapore and may be supplied to other countries where shipping and import conditions allow. International order requirements vary by destination and quantity; contact us for bulk orders or export enquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Rocket and Arugula the same plant?
Yes. Rocket and Arugula are common names for Eruca sativa. It is also sometimes called roquette or salad rocket.
How long do Rocket Arugula microgreens take to grow?
A young cotyledon crop can be harvested relatively quickly, while growers wanting a more developed crop can allow the plants to approach the first true leaf stage. Approximately 8–15 days after sowing is a practical commercial range, depending on conditions and preferred harvest stage.
How much seed should I sow per tray?
Approximately 9–10 g per standard 10 × 20 inch tray is a useful starting range. Adjust the rate after trialling it in your own production system.
Does Rocket Arugula seed need to be soaked?
No. Pre-soaking is not required for Rocket Arugula microgreen seed.
What do Rocket Arugula microgreens taste like?
They have a distinctive peppery flavour with slightly nutty notes. The flavour generally becomes stronger as the seedlings mature.
Can I grow these microgreens without soil?
Yes. Rocket Arugula can be grown in suitable soilless microgreen systems as well as soil-based media, provided moisture, drainage and root support are managed appropriately.
Is the seed treated?
No. This Rocket Arugula seed is supplied untreated.
Do you supply growers outside Singapore?
Yes. Seedmart can supply eligible international destinations, subject to the destination country’s import requirements and the documentation needed for the order. Contact us with your country and required quantity so we can assess the available shipping pathway.
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