Once a simple wild leaf, rocket has been in cultivation for centuries in its native Mediterranean countries and is now one of the most popular fresh culinary ingredients used in British kitchens today. A satisfying and easy crop to grow, it is quick to germinate and gives masses of fresh green leaves over a long season. Its distinctive peppery flavour adds an extra dimension to salads and many other hot and cold dishes, and the dark green, frilly leaves make a pretty garnish that is so tasty it is rarely left on the plate! Also highly nutritious, rocket is rich in potassium and vitamin C. Growing your own rocket is a much cheaper alternative to buying those supermarket bags, as well as being kinder to the environment and far less wasteful as you only need pick what you are going to use - the perfect 'cut-and-come-again' garden veg! Equally happy in containers as well as in the ground, rocket thrives in well-cultivated, moist but free-draining soil in a warm and sunny position, although it will benefit from some shade during very hot days to retain optimum flavour and texture. Successional sowings will give continuous crops over a long season. Leaves will be ready to harvest 6-7 weeks after sowing, or even from 2 weeks onwards for baby leaves. Supplied as a packet of 750 (approx.) seeds ready to sow outdoors from May to August, directly into the soil or container where they are to crop. Harvest from May to October, picking a few leaves from each plant so they will carry on growing. Late sowings will crop into winter if protected by cloches or horticultural fleece.
On maturity these bushy shrubs enjoy full sun which helps them achieve their fabulous marbled pink foliage. Deciduous orange yellow flowers. Ideal for garden borders and hedging with a bushy upright habit.
On maturity these bushy shrubs enjoy full sun which helps them achieve their fabulous marbled pink foliage. Deciduous orange yellow flowers. Ideal for garden borders and hedging with a bushy upright habit.
Description for Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Red Rocket' not available
Wild rocket has deeper green, more serrated foliage, than the usual Rocket. Its strong peppery flavour is ideal in salads and makes an attractive garnish. Height and spread: 15cm (6).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Highly versatile herb, rocket leaves have a peppery flavour that makes a great addition to salads, as well as pizza toppings and pasta dishes, or even cook it like spinach. Height and spread: 15cm (6).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
This architectural, evergreen conifer has a tall columnar habit and aromatic, soft grey-green leaves. The ultimate low-maintenance plant, Juniper 'Skyrocket' requires no pruning and grows well in almost any soil, having excellent drought tolerance.
An early bulking, heavy cropping variety for your first crop of the season! The rounded, white skinned and fleshed tubers are quick to produce 'baby new potatoes' with a firm waxy texture. Potato 'Rocket' has good all-round disease resistance including golden eelworm, and is easy to grow in the ground or in potato bags.
Rocket ?Victoria? microgreens have an intense flavour, adding a peppery bite to salads or sandwiches. These tasty shoots make the perfect salad garnish and add a punchy flavour to sandwiches and wraps.
Wasabi Rocket brings a new, distinctive taste to a salad favourite, with the unique warm flavour of the wasabi root. This 'cut and come again' crop is a quick and easy to grow salad leaf with a peppery, hot flavour.
An extremely versatile ornamental shrub that can be grown as an upright specimen plant or even trained as a hedge. Thanks to its prickly nature, it is the perfect choice for creating a secure property boundary. These plants require minimal maintenance or trimming and have an upright, columnar habit. Berberis 'Orange Rocket' is suitable for a range of soils and positions, especially difficult, exposed areas.