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Diplotaxis tenuifolia

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wild rocket

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Other common names

perennial wall-rocket, cedw meindwf y tywod

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A perennial, Mediterranean leafy wild rocket to around 20cm in height, with a more peppery flavour than other varieties, smaller leaves and crunchy stalks. Leaves can be picked regularly and the yellow flowers can be added to salads. Some cultivars, such as 'Sele' are mildew-resistant

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe to Mediterranean

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately-fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Sow sucessionally for a constant supply of edible leaves and can also be grown as a cut-and-come-again crop. For more information see rocket cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown densely at a depth of 5mm. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to flea beetles, slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free