MICROGREENS ‘Rocket Cultivated’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Eruca sativa
Rocket, also known as arugula or roquette, is a versatile microgreen with a unique peppery flavor that enhances any dish. It’s a fast-growing choice for home or commercial microgreen production, adding a tangy, slightly spicy kick to salads, sandwiches, and gourmet garnishes. These greens are packed with nutrients, making them a flavorful and nutritious addition to your microgreen garden.
Why Grow Rocket Microgreens?
- Distinct, spicy taste perfect for adding depth to salads, sandwiches, and more.
- Quick-growing and easy to cultivate, with a harvest time of 7-10 days as a microgreen.
- Ideal for indoor growing in trays; can be grown year-round.
- Excellent choice for container gardening or direct-sow trays for kitchen use.
Growing Instructions (Microgreens):
- Growing Medium: Use a shallow tray filled with soil or coir peat. Hydroponic growing is not recommended for rocket microgreens.
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in cold water for 4 – 8 hours to promote even germination.
- Sowing: Spread seeds evenly over moist soil, then cover lightly with a thin layer of soil.
- Dark Germination Period: Cover the tray to maintain darkness and retain moisture for 2 – 4 days, keeping it in a well-ventilated space.
- Light Exposure: Once sprouts appear, uncover the tray and place in indirect sunlight or under grow lights.
- Watering: Lightly mist twice daily to keep the growing medium moist but not waterlogged.
- Harvest: Harvest when greens reach about 5 – 7 cm in height, typically within 8 – 14 days.
Details:
- Flavor Profile: Peppery, tangy, with a slight mustard-like bite.
- Usage: Adds flavor and a fresh look to salads, sandwiches, wraps, and gourmet dishes.
- Nutrition: Rocket microgreens are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals and antioxidants.
Growing rocket microgreens is a rewarding way to bring fresh, vibrant flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort. Perfect for quick, flavorful harvests that will elevate your meals with just the right zest.
