Edible & Fruit

Roquette

Peppery, fast and unkillable: sown in September, it feeds salads through the whole Tunisian winter without asking for anything.

Care Profile

A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.

Mediterranean

Moderate

Weekly

Easy

Growing wild across the Mediterranean basin, rocket was already eaten by the Romans, who credited it with invigorating powers.

Sown in autumn, it germinates within days and is picked leaf by leaf all winter; heat, by contrast, makes it bolt and sharpens its bitterness.

"Rocket grows faster than the gardener's patience."

Part shade in summer

Full sun suits it in winter, but give it light shade once the real heat arrives, which makes it bolt.

Cool soil

Regular watering keeps the leaves tender; drought turns the flavour peppery to the point of bitterness.

Pick as you go

Take the outer leaves gradually, never cutting the crown: it will keep producing for months.

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Origin

Mediterranean

Light

Full sun

Watering

Weekly

Care

Moderate

Flowering

Origin

Mediterranean

Light

Full sun

Watering

Rarely

Care

Easy

Flowering