Description

Wild Rocket

 

Price: 160 Taka per packet (sale price)

Quantity: 400 to 500 seeds

Brand: AAA

Country: Thailand

 

Germination Rate (Approx.): 75%

Physical Purity (Min): 98%

Genetic Purity (Min): 98%

 

Germination Temperature

• Ideal: 15 – 22 °C

• Minimum: 7 °C

• Maximum: 30 °C (above this germination declines)

• Best germination occurs around 18–20 °C.

Germination Time

• 4 – 8 days (optimal conditions)

• Up to 10 days in cooler weather.

Plant Height, Span & Seed Depth

• Height: 20 – 40 cm (8–16 inches)

• Spread: 20 – 30 cm

• Seed depth: 0.5 cm (¼ inch)

Plant Spacing

• 6 – 8 inches between plants

Row Spacing

• 10 – 12 inches

Trellis Requirement

• ❌ No support required

• Compact leafy herb.

Seed to Harvest Time

• Baby leaves: 20 – 25 days

• Mature leaves: 35 – 45 days

• Continuous harvest possible for months.

Seed to Bloom Time

• 45 – 70 days depending on temperature.

Pot / Container Size

• Minimum: 8-inch diameter, 6-inch depth

• Ideal: 10–12 inch container

• Bed depth: 6–8 inches

Soil Type & pH

Ideal soil:

• Loose, well-drained loam

• Rich in organic matter

• Moisture-retentive but not waterlogged

Recommended mix:

• 40% garden soil

• 30% compost

• 20% cocopeat

• 10% sand/perlite

pH:

• 6.0 – 7.5 (best 6.5–7.0)

Sunlight Requirement

• 4 – 6 hours direct sun (cool season)

• Partial shade acceptable in hot climates.

• Germination: seeds need light exposure (do not bury deep).

Water Requirement

Young seedlings:

• 50–80 ml per plant daily

Medium plants:

• 150–250 ml every 1–2 days

Mature plants:

• 250–400 ml every 2 days

Soil should stay moist but never soggy.

Essential Nutrients

Important ratios:

• Nitrogen (N): 4–6%

• Phosphorus (P): 2–4%

• Potassium (K): 3–5%

• Calcium & Magnesium essential for leaf quality

Organic sources:

• Vermicompost

• Mustard cake

• Bone meal

• Neem cake

• Cow dung compost

• Horn meal

• Oyster shell powder

• Epsom salt (Mg)

Organic Fertilizer Plan (per 10–12 inch pot)

Base mix before planting:

• Tricho compost: 150 g

• Vermicompost: 200 g

• Cow dung compost: 200 g

• Neem cake: 50 g

• Bone meal: 30 g

• Mustard cake powder: 30 g

• Horn meal: 20 g

• Oyster shell powder: 20 g

• Epsom salt: 5 g

Top dressing:

• Vermicompost 50 g every 15 days

• Mustard cake liquid every 10 days

Chemical Fertilizer Requirement

Balanced leafy fertilizer:

• NPK 19-19-19: 2 g per liter water, every 10–14 days
  OR

• Urea: 1 g per plant every 15 days (light dose)

Companion Plants

• Lettuce

• Spinach

• Carrot

• Radish

• Beetroot

• Onion

• Garlic

Fruit Taste

(Not commonly consumed — plant grown for leaves)
Rating: 4 / 10

Leaf Taste

Peppery, mustard-like, slightly nutty
Rating: 9 / 10

Pests

Common pests:

• Aphids

• Flea beetles

• Caterpillars

• Leaf miners

Chemical control:

• Imidacloprid

• Spinosad

• Lambda-cyhalothrin

Organic control:

• Neem oil spray (3–5 ml/L)

• Soap water spray

• Garlic-chili extract

• Sticky traps

Diseases

• Downy mildew

• Powdery mildew

• Leaf spot

• Root rot

Chemical:

• Mancozeb

• Copper oxychloride

• Carbendazim

Organic:

• Baking soda spray

• Trichoderma soil treatment

• Neem oil

Harvest Maturity Signs

• Leaves 8–15 cm long

• Dark green color

• Strong aroma

• Before flowering for best taste

Average Yield per Square Foot

• 0.4 – 0.7 kg per sq ft per cycle

Average Life Span

• Perennial herb

• 2–3 years with proper care

Nutritional Value (per 100 g)

• Calories: 25 kcal

• Vitamin A: High

• Vitamin C: High

• Vitamin K: Very high

• Calcium: 160 mg

• Iron: 1.5 mg

• Folate rich

Health Benefits

• Improves bone health

• Boosts immunity

• Supports digestion

• Anti-inflammatory

• Good for heart health

Recipes

Bangladeshi:

1. Rocket shak bhaji with garlic

2. Rocket leaf dal (masoor dal with greens)

International:
3. Rocket pesto pasta
4. Rocket salad with olive oil & parmesan

Ideal Germination Months in Bangladesh

Based on climate:

• November – February (best)

• Also possible: October & March

Avoid:

• April–September heat

Seeds per Gram

Average:

• 450 – 550 seeds per gram
  (≈500 seeds typical)

Best Propagation Method

• Direct seed sowing (most successful)

• Can also self-seed naturally.

Storage Method

Fresh leaves:

• Refrigerator at 4 °C

• Wrapped in paper towel

• Storage life: 5–7 days

Long term:

• Freeze after blanching

• Dry leaves for powder

Few Specialties

• Perennial leafy vegetable

• Strong peppery flavor

• Highly nutritious salad green

Quotes

• “Wild rocket carries the bold taste of nature in every leaf.”

• “Where soil meets sun, wild rocket writes its spicy poetry.”

Unknown Facts

• More heat-tolerant than regular arugula.

• Flowers are edible and attract pollinators.

• Flavor intensifies in poor soils.

Scientific Name & Family

• Scientific name: Diplotaxis tenuifolia

• Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family)

*Note: It is recommended to prepare seedling in a small cup or pot for better success rate and soak the seeds under water overnight before sowing.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the universal custom of seed trade we give no warranty expressed or implied as to description, quality, productivity or any other matter of any way for the crop results beyond the purchased price especially under unsuitable season, abnormal weather, unsuitable soil and other unexpected conditions.

বীজ ব্যবসার সার্বজনীন প্রথা অনুযায়ী আমরা বিশেষত অনুপযুক্ত ঋতুতে, বিশেষত অনিয়মিত আবহাওয়া, অনুপযুক্ত মাটি এবং অন্যান্য ক্রয়মূল্যের বাইরে ফসলের ফলনের বর্ণনা, গুণমান, উৎপাদনশীলতা বা অন্য যে কোনও বিষয়ে বর্ণিত ওয়ারেন্টি প্রদান করি না। অপ্রত্যাশিত শর্ত।

#wild #Rocket #Rucola #arugula #Leaves #Plant #Herb #Rooftop #seeds #Balcony #online #store #my #garden #bd #mygardenbd #nature #WildRocket #Arugula #PerennialArugula #RocketLeaves #SaladGreens #LeafyVegetables #GrowYourOwnFood #UrbanGardening #ContainerGardening #OrganicGardening #HealthyGreens #Microgreens #GardenToTable #ওয়াইল্ড_রকেট #রকেট_শাক #আরুগুলা #পাতাওয়ালা_সবজি #ছাদকৃষি #বাগানকরা #জৈবচাষ #সবজি_চাষ #ঘরোয়া_বাগান #স্বাস্থ্যকর_খাবার #বীজ #ছাদ #বাগান #টব #গাছ #Dhaka #Bangladesh