Leafy green

Rocket

Peppery salad leaves ready in 4 weeks — sow fresh every fortnight.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Average

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Hardy

fastcut-and-come-again

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks multiple rocket varieties suited to London's cool season, including heat-resistant types for summer growing.

Crocus

Offers terracotta and plastic pots ideal for shallow-rooted rocket in London's wet climate.

Amazon UK

Provides quality hand forks and hoes essential for frequent rocket harvesting and bed maintenance.